How Will Modern Tech Help Us Age in Place?

Researchers are developing ways to help us stay independent as we get older. Learn about the next technological advancements that will help us 'age in place.'

By Avery Hurt
Jun 5, 2023 6:00 PMJun 5, 2023 1:49 PM
Humanoid AI robot taking care of a senior man at home and giving prescription medicines, healthcare and technology concept
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As the old saying — often attributed to Bette Davis — has it, “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” For most people, growing old is a lot better if they can stay in their own homes as they age, something called “aging in place.”

But for many older people, especially those with some degree of cognitive impairment, staying at home has not been a realistic option. The good news is modern technology might be changing that. 

Data-Driven Home Care Devices

For more than a decade, researchers at the Oregon Center for Aging and Technology, a part of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), have been gathering data that can track the health and well-being of people as they age.

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