What does a helpful home look like? What role does technology play in helping with creating a helpful home?

On October 14th, a virtual round table event was held in partnership with Best Buy and Health Cities. Stakeholders from government, industry, service providers and patient groups were invited to brainstorm and answer the above questions and discuss how to create and implement a helpful home to support aging in place.

Evidence shows that technology can play a meaningful role in helping older adults remain safe, independent, and connected to their communities. In light of decreasing ratio of caregivers, and care spaces to care recipients in supporting older adults, aging at home is a priority for all entities involved.

A helpful home should provide convenience, connection, and security. The ultimate goal is supporting independence and empowerment for older adults to live healthily and safely at home, supplementing the work of care and providers.

Outcomes in the session resulted in identifying barriers, required partners and actions to support aging at home with technology. The next steps involve working with Best Buy to see how these lessons can translate to the smart condo (unit purchased at Maple) and the Continuing Care Unit of the Future at Cambridge Manor.

What is a helpful home?