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The growing ecosystem of devices and products serving peoples’ health and well-being shows us that innovators already see the opportunity to serve the fast-growing market for self-care among people 50 years of age and up.
01/08/2026
For nearly twenty years, one thing has felt inevitable: when boomers reach “old age,” senior living demand will surge. And yet ..
01/08/2026
ChatGPT Health builds on consumer use of today's ChatGPT so responses are informed by your health information and context.
01/08/2026
The prize honors .lumen’s Glasses for the Blind, an AI-based device that applies autonomous driving technology adapted for pedestrians. Using computer vision and local processing, the headset understands the three-dimensional environment in real time without relying on the internet or pre-defined maps and guides the user through subtle vibrations indicating a safe direction to follow.
01/03/2026
The United States faces a fundamental mismatch between surging demand and insufficient capacity.
The population is aging – and still, the tech solution market is immature. Investors of all types demonstrate interest in a product here and an offering there. Competitions highlight product winners; money is raised for one product at a time. One reason for the immaturity of the market is the behavior of buyers. Senior living companies buy a product for this and 
You can read about AI -- it's discussed everywhere. Searches reveal the many 
Aging in place -- sounds good, but for many, it won't work. The optimistic older adulta like their home -- and they tell survey firms that they're going to stay. We've heard this before. Ironically, in those days, it may have been a practical idea -- but as older adults age into the years in which they need care, the rising cost of the care they need may outpace their ability to pay, so what then? Family members help out if there are any, if they can, if they're nearby, and if they are willing. A lot of ifs. For the rest, we are entering a period in which more creative options will be needed and some old words, like 'roommates' and 'co-housing' will resurface.