Aging at Home: Resources For Senior Living

24/02/2026

A great example of why you should always challenge the norm.

https://medicalfuturist.com/the-future-of-band-aids-current-and-future-examples?fbclid=IwY2xjawQKLmpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETIwaVZzYlpEM1J1Yjl3OUt3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkScMZ7FrNzZpG2uyYe1WjImQvCmhQMHmjvHnqDYC5DgmMMErXUyTmz1oGw7_aem_7WQn2B71MnawveWpZH6pKA

18/11/2025

The effects of aging skin—which becomes thinner, drier, and less elastic—are more than just a beauty challenge. They pose a threat to a senior's overall health and comfort by impacting how the body regulates temperature (resulting in sensations of being cold or hot), in allowing bruising and abrasions to occur more easily, or impairing sensation.

How skin ages is important, and Amore Pacific (A Korean cosmetic company) has developed a patch to understand its effects and how you can better protect thinning skin:

https://www.engadget.com/wearables/mit-researchers-and-beauty-brand-amorepacific-made-a-wearable-patch-that-analyzes-skin-aging-225125621.html

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The patch works with an AI-powered app that estimates how certain factors may contribute to skin aging, and recommends a skin care routine accordingly.

26/06/2024

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Report, the 2023 national average of in home care could cost you between $5,720-$6,292 per month. Using technology and services may be a less expensive option.

The vast majority of older people (95%) want to “age in place” — that is, stay put in their homes and avoid moving into long-term care residences or elsewhere. One approach for enabling aging-in-place is peoples’ adoption of various technologies, a topic surveyed by U.S. News & World Report....

18/06/2024

Good read with some interesting insights regarding Older Women's health.

If diagnosis and medications need to be analyzed differently, the way technology is offered and used should accommodate change as well.

The White House has launched an initiative on women’s health. Studying the health of older women, a largely neglected group in medical research, should be a priority.

29/04/2024

While many of us would prefer to age in place, what does that truly entail?

Forbes Health recently conducted a survey of older U.S. adults that provided key insights into what considerations, planning, challenges, risks and safety issues we (and our loved ones) should be concerned with.

The Safety Of Older Adults Aging In Place

16/04/2024

We need a better solution for aging in place. Could Senior specific hubs be the answer?

AARP, lawmakers and others are looking at neighborhood networks as a way to help provide services to older residents — possibly helping them stay in their homes longer.

29/02/2024

The appeal of a new TV is very compelling. They’re big, colorful, and are full of smart features that makes it easy to find something to watch. However, for non-tech savvy users, the experience can also be complex or daunting to use.

While the ideal smart TV would offer simplicity and ease of use, the most suitable TV is still a personal choice in finding the right amount of user-friendly features along with a high-quality viewing experience. Check out these senior specific recommendations to see what's right for you.

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