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Geriatric Tech

Digital integration lends an upgrade to the world of seniors

Implications -With 60% of 50 to 64-year-olds on a social network, the aging consumer of today is encouraged to continue the digital progress with geriatric-tailored devices. This speaks not only to the span of digital integration into daily life, but the redefinition of what it means to age, as more seniors demand products that stimulate them mentally, but accommodate them physically.
Trend Themes
1. Geriatric-tailored Tech - Seniors are demanding products that stimulate them mentally, but accommodate them physically, leading to the development of geriatric-tailored tech.
2. Wearable Health Technology - The wearable device industry is expanding to include health and wellness applications like wearables for the elderly.
3. 3D Printing for Healthcare - 3D printing is revolutionizing healthcare by developing more efficient, personalized medical devices, such as 3D printed artificial heart membranes.
Industry Implications
1. Elderly Care - There is a rising need for elderly care solutions, including specialized technology that could improve the quality of seniors’ lives.
2. Medical Technology - Medical technology companies could take advantage of the expanding industry for geriatric-tailored and wearable health tech to develop new products to meet seniors’ needs.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies utilizing 3D printing technology could develop a range of medical devices and technologies that are more efficient, precise, and personalized for seniors’ use.
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Projected Chess Sets
TEPOS is Hi-Tech Entertainment Designed for the Elderly
TEPOS (Tangible Entertainment Projection System) is an entertainment/gaming center designed to be used specifically by the elderly. TEPOS is a multifunctional entertainment center that lets the elderly… MORE
Senior Citizen Cellphones
Senior Citizen Cellphones
The Edd Phone by Anurag Sarda Brings Modern Communication to the Elderly
Of course, there are plenty of over-65s who have learned to effectively operate some of modern technology’s most complicated contraptions, but there is still a great need for devices like the... MORE
play_circle_filled3D-Printed Heartbeat Regulators
3D-Printed Heartbeat Regulators
These Artificial Heart 3D-Printed Membranes Could Save Your Life
You’ve heard of 3D-printed auto parts, robots and even clothes, but a 3D-printed membrane for your heart is definitely out there. Scientists at the University of Illinois and Washington... MORE
Smartly Sensored Diapers
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The Smart Diaper Sends Wireless Alerts You When it Needs Changing
The smart diaper serves purposeful to both new parents and senior citizens; designed to alert you when the diaper needs to be changed, this technology will make lives much easier. Researchers at... MORE
play_circle_filledSmartphone Compatible Hearing Aids
Smartphone Compatible Hearing Aids
These Smart Hearing Aids Will Help Users Stay Connected
A smart hearing aid is an amazing idea with a tough job ahead of it. The elderly are not the most tech-savvy generation so being able to provide them with something they need attached to something... MORE
play_circle_filledAccurate Microphone Hearings Aids
Accurate Microphone Hearings Aids
The ‘Wear’ is an Effective Portable Hearing Assistant
The ‘Wear’ is a wearable personal hearing assistant that lets you listen proficiently. It’s affordable, attractive, lightweight and fashionable as an advanced hearing aid device needed for... MORE
play_circle_filledFuture-Forward Walking Sticks
Future-Forward Walking Sticks
The Isowalk is Ergonomic and Features Wireless Connectivity
Those who intend on growing old (hopefully everybody) are going to want to check out the Isowalk. It’s a new type of cane developed by Ron Goldberg. Goldberg’s design is meant to be safer,... MORE

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