Likely where AI cost benefit is being compared to human labor.
Washington DC, September 25, 2023
University of Pittsburgh, School of Health And Rehab Sciences October 13, 2023
What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit, Dec 7-8, 13, 2023
Technology and aging R&D – who knew about this task force? Maybe you were also surprised to see this government report posted last week -- Emerging Technologies to Support an Aging Population. Of course the aging of the baby boomers (oldest are age 73) is on the minds of lots of businesses and government groups, for various reasons. Some see a market opportunity in services (home care, home health care, home remodeling). Some see product sale growth of items (like DME equipment) for an aging population. Some see housing opportunities or changes to make age-friendlier communities, and some see looming health costs associated with the 50 million individuals now aged 65+. It was a surprise, though, to see this White House report last week, and even more of a surprise to read what’s in it.
The report takes a broad view of enabling older adults to live independently. The report, for the most part, was not a rehash of other recommendations – even when the sections sounded similar, they veered off into innovation concepts that are not currently available. No doubt others will inspect this report for ideas about entrepreneurial opportunity. Here are a selected few areas that are not generally discussed in forums about tech for aging – future blog posts will explore this material further -- here's hoping that prospective inventors, providers of existing solutions for older adults will read the whole report to find more suggestions.
[For those who receive this blog post in email, please look on the website Aging in Place Technology Watch for this and other useful information.]
Comments
From Peg Graham via LinkedIn
Report Heavily supports robotics and exoskeletons. May be more solutions that amplify human effort in softer ways. Exoskeletons require donning a "suit" of braces and joints, which is an effort in and of itself. Wondering how responsive to is for older adults aging into, it with, mobility-related disabilities?
From Kathleen Steamer Via LinkedIn
Very interesting to learn more about innovative products and solutions. Thanks for sharing!