Each year, technology changes. The world has seen computers become a household item and shift from the heavy clunky desktops to streamlined laptops and tablets. People have watched smart thermostats, speakers, and lighting enter the market.<\/p>\n
Technology is also changing to make things safer for the elderly who want to age at home. There are monitoring systems that can alert professionals if a senior citizen falls and isn\u2019t responding. Voice-activated speakers can place calls to people in the user\u2019s personal phone book. Where are things going to go from here?<\/p>\n
The Diabetes Breathalyzer<\/strong><\/p>\n For aging adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, multiple finger pricks and blood tests each day can be alarming. AerBetic designed a diabetes breathalyzer that can detect blood sugar levels from an exhale. The information is recorded and sent to smartphones of caregivers and anyone else on the list.<\/p>\n Borrowed Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n In 2018, Aira released the prototype for their borrowed vision system for the blind. While the blind can\u2019t actually see, the glasses attach to a smartphone and answer questions or play recordings of what the blind person is seeing while walking through a new location.<\/p>\n Imagine your blind parent wants to go for a walk around the neighborhood alone. With the glasses and smartphone in hand, the system could alert your parent to upcoming turns or obstacles. It could also direct your parent to restrooms and food carts.<\/p>\n LynQ Radio Frequency and GPS Tracking System<\/strong><\/p>\n LynQ is a tracking system that works without needing a cellphone or service. It\u2019s small and can be attached to a key chain or tied to a coat or shoelace. If a parent with Alzheimer\u2019s wanders away, you can use your LynQ device to follow the on-screen indicator and find your parent. It covers three miles and also has a safe zone that sets off an alarm if your parent wanders from a specific area.<\/p>\n