Technology is changing everything about how we live, including how we age.
All sorts of gadgets are doing things for us to help us monitor our health and safety. And many more advances are on the way.
A story on the huffingtonpost.com lists a number of advances that are expected to be seen in the next decade that will make aging easier. They include:
- Talking street signs. These will help as our vision declines.
- Self-driving cars. This is self-explanatory. We can still “drive” even when we are not really able to do so safely.
- Doctors appointments on Skype. We won’t have to go to the doctor’s office as often.
- Remote patient monitoring. Devices will do things like check our blood pressure and send the info to our doctor’s office.
- Online medical records. These are already here in some cases. You can have all your information in front of you and you can send it along to another doctor for a second opinion if necessary.
- Robotic caregivers. They will be able to lift patients out of bed and into a wheelchair, for example.
- Lighting when you need it. You will soon find lights on menus, for example
- Smart homes. These will include walk-in tubs, stair lifts, easy-to-reach cabinets and appliances that speak to each other.
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