New Technology for Seniors and Their Families

New technology for seniors aging in place

ONSCREEN 

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling — it’s a serious health risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people experiencing loneliness and social isolation are at significant risk of developing severe mental and physical health conditions. 

ONSCREEN helps aging adults maintain their quality of life and independence by keeping them connected. Designed with simplicity in mind, ONSCREEN helps seniors easily connect with loved ones on familiar devices, including a TV and e-tablet, turning them into user-friendly video-calling platforms. It includes an AI companion that offers customized conversations, mental exercises, medication reminders, and more. 

For those living independently, including people managing cognitive challenges like dementia, ONSCREEN provides support, fosters independence, and enriches daily life.

Threshold 

Threshold Care’s motion sensing plugs make it easy to watch loved ones without invading their privacy. These smart plugs sense movement around the home using Wi-Fi – no cameras, no wearables, just simple, discreet monitoring. It’s a stress-free way to caregivers peace of mind while older adults stay independent.

GlucoSense

GlucoSense, a personalized diabetes management app, tracks daily glucose performance to help users understand how their lifestyle impacts glucose levels. It is a single app that connects to fitness trackers and continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) to transform scattered data into meaningful insights and action plans.

GlucoSense provides simple, understandable insights that show how meals, exercises, and daily habits affect glucose, making it easier to adjust to a healthier lifestyle. It provides a single, simple score from 1 to 10 to help the user understand overall glucose level management, track progress, and make more informed decisions about health.

Quick fixes for safe aging in place

Ome 

Safety in the kitchen becomes increasingly critical for older adults who choose to age in place. Although several risks exist in the typical kitchen, the stove is the most notable. Safety features on stoves are paramount, and Ome, “the world’s first smart knob,” automatically controls the burner settings, to ensure a burner doesn’t remain on indefinitely. 

It’s merely a matter of swapping your existing knobs for Ome, a simple task that should take no more than several minutes, and seniors can cook safely using the timer with automatic shut-off. Caregivers can also access the stove from anywhere.

Travelsist 

Air travel can be inconvenient for all of us, but for seniors and individuals with disabilities, obstacles can turn it into a nightmare. Travelsist provides on-demand personal assistance to air travelers with extra needs. With a few taps on the app (available on Android and Apple), seniors can reserve a Travelsistant who will promptly find them and help them get through the airport safely, conveniently, and on time.

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The Deadbook

Despite the alarming name, The Deadbook provides peace of mind. It guides handling a loved one’s affairs without unnecessary chaos. It unlocks critical information, from assets and liabilities to instructions for sentimental items like family heirlooms. It’s all in one place so heirs can swiftly gather information for banks, government agencies, and other red-tape items.

The Deadbook makes estate administration manageable, even during one of life’s most challenging times. It saves months of dealing with bureaucracy while grieving and prepares family members when it matters most.

This new technology for seniors offers incredible benefits for those hoping to age at home. It can alleviate loneliness, provide safety in the kitchen, prevent falls, manage diabetes, make traveling possible, and much more. Integrating these technologies can offer older adults, caregivers, and family members a higher quality of life.

NOTE: Seniors Guide has not tested or vetted any of these technologies.