History repeats: The high stakes of the digital divide for seniors and why it matters.
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09/05/2012
AARP announced 10 start-up finalists for its Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch, to be held September 21, 2012 in New Orleans.
09/01/2012
Per EBRI: for one-third of working-age households, working until 70 won't provide adequate retirement income.
08/27/2012
5.7 million Japanese older than 65 are still in the workforce for money, health or to seek friends.
08/23/2012
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08/22/2012
Robots are amazing, but indications are that the elderly will not accept them for care.
08/22/2012
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08/21/2012
Intel-GE Care Innovations joint venture is changing focus to coordination and senior living, including aging in place.
08/20/2012
Financial sustainability for the model is “apt to be a challenge unless Villages secure more stable sources of funding.”
08/20/2012
AgeUK demonstrates various tech products (including Doro and GrandCare).
08/19/2012
A new wave of robots is replacing workers around the world in both manufacturing and distribution.
08/17/2012
Cisneros, who now runs a company specializing in urban real estate, spent an hour discussing his thoughts about aging in place.
08/17/2012
A (very) few products are described.
08/16/2012
Magazine issue contains a lengthy article on remote monitoring systems.
08/16/2012
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08/15/2012
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08/14/2012
Some excellent use of sensors to manage healthcare away from the doctor.
08/14/2012
Percentage of adults over age 65 who reported both hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes jumped to 15 percent from 9 percent.
08/13/2012
A happy 101-year-old driver: "If a person is in good health and can see, it’s your health that matters, not your age."
08/13/2012
Providers use electronic health information systems, remote monitoring and mobile diagnostic technology.