{"id":2489,"date":"2023-11-16T03:48:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T03:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.villages.com.au\/?p=2489"},"modified":"2023-11-16T06:13:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T06:13:39","slug":"four-tech-gadgets-giving-seniors-superpowers-to-age-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villages.com.au\/lifestyle\/four-tech-gadgets-giving-seniors-superpowers-to-age-in-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Four tech gadgets giving seniors superpowers to age in place"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2489\" class=\"elementor elementor-2489\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5a3c39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5a3c39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da4c9fd\" data-id=\"da4c9fd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45522bc elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45522bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>I<strong>t is always advisable to ask what technology is available in retirement living, be it a village or independent living units.<\/strong><\/p><p>Ageing in place is taking on new connotations as technology redefines boundaries. Devices are being made that aid independence, safety and connectedness.<\/p><p><em><strong>There is now a toilet seat that not only meets your everyday needs but also becomes a guardian of a person\u2019s health. TrueLoo, created by California-based Toi Labs, has an innovative toilet seat equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, enabling passive monitoring and tracking of gut health.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>It makes use of advanced optical sensors to analyse urine and stool measurements, providing crucial data on conditions like dehydration, viral infections and urinary tract infections\u2014common health problems for seniors.<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">TrueLoo\u2019s intelligence goes beyond data collection. Its sophisticated biosensor system compiles this data into daily wellness reports, conveniently available on a smartphone app. For care staff, TrueLoo offers a streamlined and hygienic solution, eliminating the need for direct waste handling while delivering health insights more swiftly than traditional methods.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2502 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-600x358.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-585x349.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/p><p>Remembering to take your daily medication will not be a problem as technology comes to a person\u2019s aid. The Hero pill dispenser has been designed to ensure seniors adhere to their prescribed medication schedules with ease and precision.<\/p><p>Hero Health\u2019s innovative device is built to dispense the right dosage of medications and supplements at the right time, eliminating guesswork and minimising risks. With text and audio reminders and an illuminating alert system, it\u2019s like having a personal healthcare assistant at home. The device doesn\u2019t just remind but also records, providing caregivers with real-time updates on medication compliance through the accompanying app.<\/p><p>It also simplifies the entire medication process. From organising monthly prescription refills that arrive at the person\u2019s doorstep to allowing caregivers to remotely set medication limits and passcodes.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2503 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture12.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture12-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture12-600x311.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture12-585x303.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/p><p>Even without Wi-Fi, Hero steadfastly performs, demonstrating that smart health management can be both accessible and reliable.<\/p><p><em><strong>Many operators are concerned that residents can be lonely and there is new technology to help.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>ElliQ, by Intuition Robotics from Israel, is an AI-powered companion robot engineered with the needs of seniors in mind, especially those who cherish their independence.<\/p><p><strong><em>ElliQ takes on the role of a digital companion, engaging users in meaningful conversations and encouraging healthy social, physical and mental habits. With the ability to monitor health conditions and even initiate contact with caregivers or loved ones in case of emergencies, ElliQ is a vigilant ally, always ready to offer assistance or a friendly chat.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>The original ElliQ, Version 1.0, quickly sold out in just months. Not resting on its laurels, Intuition Robotics introduced ElliQ Version 2.0, boasting a suite of upgrades \u2013 simplified tablet charging, a crisp display, superior far-field microphones and other user-centric enhancements, making interaction as smooth and natural as a conversation with an old friend.<\/p><p><strong>The showerproof LiveLife Mobile Alarm can go anywhere there is available mobile network coverage knowing help is just a press of a button away. It is perfect for people who want to feel safe when out and about \u2013 not just at home.<\/strong><\/p><p>The pendant has inbuilt sensors designed to detect unbroken falls or the kind of fall more likely to result in unconsciousness. It measures the impact, angle and speed of a fall in order to ascertain if a fall has probably occurred.<\/p><p><strong><em>There is no need to have a mobile phone. Avoid the hassles that old-fashioned home-based alarms have with the NBN. The mobile alarm avoids voicemail and can be cycled to repeat the text and calling sequences. The new model has an improved battery life, voice clarity and range.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>When the button is pressed it sends the wearer\u2019s location on Google Maps and starts calling up to six people (can call 000). Includes an inbuilt fall detection feature with speakerphone &amp; microphone in pendant. Alarm \u201ctalks\u201d throughout your emergency.<\/p><p><strong>LiveLife Mobile Alarm is a pendant that works with available mobile networks such as Telstra (4GX with 3G rollback). The battery lasts for four to five days and the recharge is quick.<\/strong><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2504 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture11.jpg 584w, https:\/\/www.villages.com.au/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture11-300x261.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is always advisable to ask what technology is available in retirement living, be it a village or independent living units. Ageing in place is taking on new connotations as technology redefines boundaries. Devices are being made that aid independence, safety and connectedness. 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