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Jan 19, 2021
4 min

Five Fun Activities To Do With Your Grandkids

**Please practice social distancing and wearing masks if/when needed for these activities. Our thanks to Cristin Howard for this contribution to our blog: Author Bio: Cristin Howard runs Smart Parent Advice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads. Cristin writes about all of the different ups and downs of parenting, provides solutions to common challenges, and reviews products that parents need to purchase. Visits from grandchildren are a joyous occasion. The

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How Technology is Extending Life at Home For Older Adults

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Dec 3, 2020
4 min

How Technology is Extending Life at Home For Older Adults

Our thanks to Karen Smith for this contribution to our blog Bio: Karen Smith has been working for MePACS as the Head of Sales and Marketing for the last four years and has over 20 years experience in health, technology, digital and finance industries. No one enjoys getting old, but unfortunately it happens to all of us eventually. More older adults are choosing to age at home, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The countless virus outbreaks in aged care home

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lori6684

Dec 18, 2018
3 min

Giving Gifts That Make a Difference

I get to take a look at products designed for older adults every day. This year I brought technology from two companies I have known since their start-up days into the homes of my parents. Technology After the passing of my step-dad, my Mom decided she wanted a medical alert device. We turned to Greatcall and Lively. As I knew it would be, the service she has received has been exceptional. My Dad, who lives in a rural area, expressed an interest in some sort of device to sta

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The Business of Aging reports on how older adults are “Hacking Longevity”

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May 21, 2018
1 min

The Business of Aging reports on how older adults are “Hacking Longevity”

Hacking Longevity is the first study to examine how three generations of adults over the age of 50 – Generation X, Baby Boomers, and Silent Generation – are thinking about and planning for longer lives. Until now, the idea of increased longevity has been mostly conceptual and aspirational. Through a rigorous research process, Hacking Longevity examination, provides insights on how brands and organizations can better serve consumers of the longevity economy. The study was cond

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Design for Aging – Learning from Other Cultures

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Nov 9, 2016
7 min

Design for Aging – Learning from Other Cultures

by Jeffrey P. Rosenfeld, Ph.D., Environmental Gerontologist, and Professor-Parsons School of Design, and Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging Thinking Cross-Culturally About Aging-in-Place A different language is a different vision of life.Federico Fellini, film director & scriptwriter We are eager to learn from other cultures, but usually not when it comes to making our homes safer or more age-appropriate. Our food preferences are another story. We don’t hesitate to stock our

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Destination Singapore: Restoring the Joy of Eating

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Oct 22, 2016
4 min

Destination Singapore: Restoring the Joy of Eating

By Ani Grigorian, with Jeff Rosenfeld In a single century, we have extended human lifespan by 35+ years. At the same time, technology has evolved to the point where we can now communicate instantaneously across oceans, benefit from software which coordinates care and manages health. We have even created robots which sense emotion and even lead group exercises. Not only are we living longer. We are living better! It’s no wonder that technology and innovations that serve our

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Destination Tel Aviv: Entrepreneurship in Israel

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Oct 7, 2016
3 min

Destination Tel Aviv: Entrepreneurship in Israel

Paula Adleman, with Jeff Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Israel is no amateur when it comes to creating new and revolutionary products. This powerhouse, nicknamed The Start-Up Nation, is now at the forefront of “The Business of Aging.” VitalGo’s Total Lift Bed, developed by Israel’s Ohad Paz and Ofer Parezky, is one of the examples of this kind of revolutionary product. VitalGo’s remarkable bed has already made life safer and easier for older people in Israel and many countries around th

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Destination Mumbai: Transforming Aging with Smartphones

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Sep 28, 2016
4 min

Destination Mumbai: Transforming Aging with Smartphones

by Ushma Mody, with Jeff Rosenfeld, Ph.D. India’s economic boom has brought technology to the masses. And no technology has been as transformative in India than the smartphone. More affordable than the laptop or ipad, the smartphone has almost become a necessity in India. Until about ten years ago, it would have been unheard of for lower-income Indians to own, or even have access to smart phones. But by 2016, millions of Indian people had smartphones. In fact, a 2016 surv

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The Hottest Start-Up Market? Baby Boomers

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Aug 10, 2016
1 min

The Hottest Start-Up Market? Baby Boomers

Reprinted and linked to: (CONSTANCE GUSTKE, New York Times) Boris Mordkovich, a 30-year-old serial entrepreneur, had never considered developing products for the aging baby boomer market. One day, however, he saw that his parents had started using an electric bike that his brother Yevgeniy had modified for his wife and himself. “Electric bikes are an equalizer,” said Mr. Mordkovich, who has also owned a software company and a small-business magazine. “They let the rider decid

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13th ANNUAL WHAT’S NEXT BOOMER SUMMIT COMES TO THE NATION’S CAPITAL , MARCH 23, 2016

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Dec 21, 2015
3 min

13th ANNUAL WHAT’S NEXT BOOMER SUMMIT COMES TO THE NATION’S CAPITAL , MARCH 23, 2016

Washington, D.C. plays host to the 2016 What’s Next Boomer Business Summit, the nation’s leading annual conference for the boomer and senior markets. Taking place on Wednesday, March 23rd at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, the upcoming summit shines a spotlight on “Seizing the Opportunity of the Longevity Economy” and includes a prestigious lineup of speakers, sessions, and exhibitors. Now in its 13th year, the What’s Next Boomer Business Summit, is the leading conference for compan

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lori6684

Sep 29, 2013
1 min

The Internet of Things: Big Thinking for Older Consumers in 2013

Lori’s latest blog post for MediaPost Communications Engage Boomer blog, discusses the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, and it’s relevancy to the mature consumer market. Many of the presentations focus on technology that monitors consumers, and much is focused on health care, caregiving and health-related reporting. To truly capture the imagination and marketshare of the lucrative boomer consumer market, we need to pull back to the larger concept of the “the Internet of

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lori6684

Jan 3, 2012
1 min

The Business of…Brain Fitness

The Business of Aging with Lori Bitter December 27, 2012 – Season 2 – Episode 4: The Business of Brain Fitness Guest: Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science Listen & download here #Aging #LoriBitter #Boomers #brainfitness #technology #BabyBoomers

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The Business Of…Assistive Listening Devices

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Dec 16, 2011
1 min

The Business Of…Assistive Listening Devices

The Business of Aging with Lori Bitter November 15, 2011 – Season 2 – Episode 3: The Business of Assistive Listening Devices Guest: Michele Ahlman, President, ClearSounds Listen & download here #Aging #BusinessofAging #seniorliving #LoriBitter #technology #BabyBoomers

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Nov 30, 2011
1 min

Continuum Crew Selected as Agency of Record for AgeTek

AgeTek represents companies and organizations dedicated to promoting the awareness, benefits and value of products and services for our aging society. Their members’ products and services allow seniors to remain independent and age in place at home, as well as empower many seniors to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle while securing their mobility. AgeTek is focused on bringing greater awareness to their industry, products, and to its select group of companies that are working

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lori6684

Sep 14, 2011
1 min

ClearSounds

ClearSounds, along with its founding company, HITEC Group, is a small, women-owned business that has served the needs of people with hearing & vision loss with simple, cost effective solutions for almost 30 years. ClearSounds Communications is the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge assistive listening devices and amplified communication products for individuals experiencing mild-to-moderate hearing loss, which include corded & cordless phones, bluetooth headsets, neckloops,

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Technically Speaking, Boomers Bring the Business

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Feb 17, 2010
1 min

Technically Speaking, Boomers Bring the Business

Goldman points out that in fact large companies including Intel, Microsoft and Apple are racing to capture market share. The Boomer market, with its disposable income and increasing eagerness to embrace easier-to-use technologies, is growing. In our next series of research we will be looking at Boomer’s adoption of technology, and what it will mean for consumer electronics makers. Goldman does not just talk about toys, but real tools specifically geared to this market that co

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