SeniorGrowth

The future of U.S. #Caregiving: High demand, scarce workers. By 2030 there will be a national shortage of 151,000 paid caregivers and 3.8 million unpaid family caregivers. By 2040, the shortfall will be much larger. ow.ly/1ZtG30jUoDT #caregivershortage #seniorcare

#AginginPlace: Throughout the country, communities are being retrofitted to accommodate the tsunami of #elders expected to live there as baby boomers age. ow.ly/8UR530jUonm via @nytimes

AARP Family Caregiving Survey: #Caregivers’ Reflections on Changing Roles ow.ly/keru30jUogu #seniorcare #familycaregivers

Disrupt Podcast—Honor President Nita Sommers Says Transformational Change Coming to #HomeCare via @HHCareNews ow.ly/8t8n30jWHir #seniorcare

How Trump's Immigration Policies Could Hurt #SeniorCare. As aging Baby Boomers increase the demand for direct #careworkers, this profession has found itself at the center of the nation’s debate over immigration. ow.ly/gtIK30jWDqY

Designing Technology for #Caregivers: Understanding What Works and Doesn't ow.ly/JJSK30jUo9q #seniorcare #seniorcaretech

Report: Market Overview of Tech for #AginginPlace. #Agingtech is expected to exceed $30 billion in the next few years, likely driven by customization of standard software, using existing platforms than creation of senior-specific products. via @AgingTech ow.ly/TXOG30jUnwZ

Getting Connected: Older Americans Embrace Technology to Enhance Their Lives. Over 90% of adults over 50 own a computer or laptop, 70% have a smartphone, and over 40% own a tablet, according to a national study of 1,520 adults conducted in Nov. ow.ly/WWL530jUnJd #seniortech

Report: The Future of Voice First Technology and Older Adults. Older adults, caregivers, and service providers recognize the huge advantages that voice-driven applications have over both desktop and mobile versions. via @AgingTech ow.ly/QtkC30jUlTy #VoiceFirstTech #VUI

Transforming #healthsystems through Data, Digital Technology and Design. It is important not to lose sight of the humans who the technology is meant for, the patients, the doctors and nurses or #caregivers in the community. ow.ly/2RHO30jROXC #seniorcare

Why ‘Connected Care’ Is Vital to Evolving #SeniorCare. AARP CEO says #loneliness, #caregiving and outdated stereotypes are among the major hurdles facing the industry. ow.ly/Odza30jRPel

How Technology Is Making Remote #SeniorCare Possible. Digital platforms and products can track the daily health conditions of #seniors from afar and ensure their safety and #wellness, whether or not they need immediate assistance. ow.ly/FI1k30jRMm2 #seniorcaretech

Where the #HomeHealth Aide Shortage Will Hit Hardest by 2025. The industry shortage is no secret, but the exact pace of demand will far exceed the supply of health care workers over the next few years, according to Mercer. ow.ly/6INS30jRM28 #seniorcare #caregiving

A Profile of #SocialConnectedness in #Seniors. #Loneliness has been associated with increased mortality and a range of adverse health outcomes that are both prevalent and costly in older age. Loneliness, however, is often a hidden problem. ow.ly/cdyR30jOmv8 #seniorcare

#Loneliness is not a normal part of the #aging process, but many of the challenges inherent in aging put our growing #elderly population at risk. ow.ly/eabQ30jOmbV #eldercare #seniorcare

#Artificialintelligence is helping to transform the way #elderly people are cared for cnbc.com/2018/05/03/ai-…

Clients Hiring Away #Caregivers is a Growing Threat to #HomeCare Agencies via @HHCareNews ow.ly/uZ2u30jNacy #eldercare #seniorcare

How technology can help seniors keep their independence. #Personalizeddata could be used to track that individual's health. A senior's data could be programmed with an algorithm to alert a #caregiver if any potentially harmful changes emerge. ow.ly/LfCq30jENYD #seniorcare

Tech for the #elderly is a growing area, but founders should think more about whether their gadget will be used. Some of these seem like wishful thinking: ow.ly/DNoz30jENyW #seniorcare #silvertech

Sometimes It Takes A 'Village' To Help #Seniors Stay In Their Homes ow.ly/nEZR30jEy7V #villagemovement #seniorcare