Remote monitoring sensors can identify falls and alert clinicians in seconds.
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A roadmap for addressing AI-enabled scams while promoting responsible uses of AI.
05/31/2026
Caregiver credits would recognize caregiving as essential labor.
05/21/2026
Which technologies show promise in helping older adults and adults with disabilities live safely and independently in their homes and communities?
05/08/2026
Did you know technology can also help streamline and improve your medical care?
Worth a try – ask a question with a quantifiable result. It seems we have ‘progressed’ from the days of a list of links when asking Google a question. Now we get an ‘AI result’ – that is termed an ‘AI overview.’ How about what percent of people aged 75+ own smartphones? Simple enough. The answer – 31% in ‘foundational benchmarks’. Ah, but those were from 2017. Guess it presumed I wanted that 9-year-old number. Qualifying the question with ‘in 2026’ – the answer is 62-75%. Sounds better, but this is a 2024 number, derived from a Consumer Affairs report, unfortunately labeled as updated in 2026.
Startups targeting the older adult market segments continue to emerge. The oldest baby boomer has reached age 80 and many will live well past that age. 
The new Senate report signals fear and caution…Released last week, the report,