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
There are multiple ways to view the technology market for aging in place -- in the 2009 Market Overview, relevance is described as matching stages of frailty, and products are categorized by role in successful aging. Recently we took a look at life stage decision-points and how they trigger a need or desire for a technology that may be in the market. Today let's match a few of these decision points with 2009 tech trends, recent Microsoft-AARP Baby Boomers and Technology coverage, making a few recommendations.
And this just in -- Amazon.com reports that the Kindle was the most 'gifted' item in Amazon history. Gee, I wonder whether the recipients were boomers or seniors?
More ideas, as always, are welcome.
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Macular Degeneration Technology
What technology is available today to help boomers with Macular Degenreation? So much of the current items are for those with no sight issues: computers, video conferencing, etc. I have not seen much in the way of technology to assist the MD afflicted population. What is on the horizon for the future?
Here are 5 tech categories for those with macular degeneration
Pricing on these seems to be a factor of authorized dealers, though some of these websites have prices.
1. Adjustable magnification appliances like those from Video Eye or small screen portable magnifiers like that from Magnifico (sold through MaxiAids.)
2. Large button and backlit cell phones (Jitterbug, Doro).
3. Software-based screen magnifiers -- including a comparison list of them.
4. Nintendo screen magnifier. Enlarges (very large) to enable low-vision play.
5. Speech recognition software -- Dragon Naturally Speaking from Nuance -- recognizes voice dictation and converts to text. Should be used in conjunction with a screen magnifier so that what you said is what you intend.
Here is a long list of vendors and technology from Australia those with macular degeneration.
Soon there will be a screen reader for the BlackBerry (Orator) from HumanWare, which sells multiple communication products for those with full vision loss.