White House Group Finds Tech Assistance Can Help Older Adults, Finds Challenges, Too
Emerging technologies have “significant potential to assist older adults with successfully aging in place," via cognition, communication, social connectivity, personal mobility, transportation and access to healthcare, a White House task force reported Tuesday. Challenges include user adoption, system requirements, functionality,…
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privacy and security. “Cutting-edge technologies hold significant promise for older Americans, enhancing their mobility and independence, strengthening ties to their communities, and keeping them healthy and safe,” said Director Kelvin Droegemeier of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, which issued the report. It recommends continued research and development. The National Science and Technology Council convened the task force from across federal agencies.