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HOW TECHNOLOGY
BCAN HELP YOU AGE IN PLACE
y 2030, almost a quarter of the American population in the years to come, Simmons offers a few strategies for will be over the age of 65, up from 16% in 2020, using the newest technology to your advantage:
creating a situation that’s going to drive greater
demand and greater pressure on the care industry. In ad- • PERS, also known as Medical Emergency Response
dition to a larger workforce and more financial resources, new technologies also have the potential to help solve the problems created by this seismic demographic shift.
According to experts, artificial intelligence (AI) and ma- chine learning (ML) are already among the key components of new technologies providing improved quality of life for those who want to continue living independently at home.
“While AI and ML have transformed other industries, adaptation has been slow in the care industry, but we’re working to change that,” explains Chia-Lin Simmons, chief executive officer of LogicMark, which manufactures personal emergency response systems (PERS), health com- munications devices and remote care and activity monitor- ing technologies to create a Connected Care Platform, and recently incorporated two-way voice communication tech- nology into its medical alert pendant.
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Systems, allow you to call for help in an emergency by pushing a button. Wearable pendants — along with water- resistant wall-mounted devices and mobile solutions — can keep you protected in every room of your home by helping you instantly connect with loved ones and emer- gency personnel. Those offered by LogicMark use AI and ML for pattern recognition and fall detection, for an added layer of security. To learn more, visit logicmark.com.
• Automatic pill dispensers can help ensure you never miss a dose or take too much medication. Depending on your needs, you may need to look for a solution offering both visual and audio notifications, or one suited for those with limited dexterity.
• Motion-sensing lighting can make nocturnal trips to the bathroom — common in one’s golden years — much safer, helping to reduce the risk of dangerous trips and falls. Many lighting options plug directly into outlets,
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while others are battery-operated and can be installed anywhere. Be sure to include these fixtures in bedrooms, hallways and bathrooms.
“True independence must be accompanied by peace of mind for you, your family and your caregivers,” says Sim- mons. “By adopting new technologies, you can help cre- ate a virtual safety net, enabling you to stay at home while living in a safe environment and providing piece of mind to your loved ones.”
This article is courtesy of Statepoint Media.
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