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Technology for the Aging

WTTW News | November 11, 2009, 7:00 pm

We take a look at some new ideas in technology and design that are making it easier for older people to live in their homes longer.

  • American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
  • Idea House Design
  • Hybrid Assistive Limb-Robotic Exoskeleton
  • Tab Safe Medication Dispenser
  • Well Aware Sleep Monitoring
  • Adjustable height cabinets and toilets
  • It's Never 2 Late--Computer System
  • Connected Living--Computer System
  • Halo Fall Monitoring

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