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Linkage Technology Survey Age 65 to 100: Extending Technology Past the Boomers

Revised February 21, 2012

About Linkage: it was created by a group of Not-for-Profit Senior Living Providers in the mid 90's to address opportunities in managed care. Over the years the organization evolved into a provider of cost containment solutions as well as a platform for shared investment opportunities among the founding members.

The Linkage survey population encompasses 122,000 individuals residing in one of the following: low income housing, independently owned homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living communities and nursing homes. A total of 5,000 surveys were printed and distributed to the survey focal point individuals, members of Linkage’s Innovation Council, to distribute, and 1,789 surveys were completed and returned.  A memo describing their purpose was prepared and communicated to the Executive Directors of each organization, emphasizing the importance and anonymity of responses. The executive directors or a company liaison customized and attached the letter to the survey. In some cases, the importance of completing the survey was discussed in resident meetings and forums, encouraging their feedback. Comments were encouraged in the space provided and obtained from 500 of 1,789 respondents.

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Submitted by agetech on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 07:36.

Thank you for thinking about and considering input from those age 75 and older. This survey provides insight from many different angles, suggestions and opportunities for doctors, government agencies, aging service providers, housing, equipment developers and resellers and more. Most important, this survey provides a direct link to the thoughts and opinions of the 75 and older cohort. To learn from them, we must listen.

Bravo,Linkage!

Emily Abel
MS, ATP
Technology for Life Transitions
www.techforlifetransitions.com
Emily@techforlifetranstions.com

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Submitted by clejeune on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 08:47.

For those of us out in the community training seniors in technology, this survey is no surprise. It is a huge plus to have this documentation for it moves the dialog to “what are the solutions”. The many community tech programs need to re-circle and make sure they include the range of senior tech issues. As for cost, when one looks at what is currently charged off under Medicare, adding a device like a smart phone or tablet, both capable of providing health bridges that could save money in the long run as well as monitor digital wellness programs, availability to these tools must be supported. And, the government needs to demand that service providers deliver conductivity for a price that is senior realistic.

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