As smart home technology, telemedicine, and remote care technology advance, it becomes safer and safer for seniors to age in place in the comfort of their own homes. While seniors used to have to transition into a retirement community or assisted living home to maintain their safety and take advantage of onsite healthcare services, those services can now be brought straight into their own homes.
2025 has marked significant advancements in senior technologies that allow older adults to stay safe at home. Here is a closer look at how this senior tech boom is making aging in place easier.
Innovative Smart Home Solutions
Smart home solutions have become more and more advanced over the past decade. Where they used to be used primarily by techies and younger people who stayed on top of tech trends, they are now being used by older adults as well. The increase in availability, versatility of design, greater variety of options, and improved user experience have made it easier than ever before for seniors to learn how to use these products – and enjoy them.
Voice-activated personal assistants, automated smart home devices, motion-sensor lighting, and remote-controlled or app-controlled home appliances have made it very easy for seniors with mobility issues and disabilities to retain control over their homes and environments. No longer do they need to ask for help in turning appliances on and off, setting the thermostat, adjusting the volume on the television, or starting the dryer. They can now easily control their home with the push of a button or by setting up automated schedules.
More Accessible and User-Friendly Tech Design
The design of smart home devices and other home technology has also become more accessible and user-friendly. Companies are trying to appeal to a wider demographic, so they are ensuring their products are easy for younger people and older people alike to use and understand. Plus, there is a greater interest in creating tech products specifically for seniors.
Companies are designing devices that have larger screens and adjustable font sizes, simplified user menus, and more advanced voice-activated controls. They are also applying universal design principles that make these devices more accessible for anyone with a disability.
Greater Ability for Seniors to Adapt to New Technology
Today’s seniors are more accustomed to using technology, which makes them better able to adapt to technological advancements. They are more willing to try new tech devices and are open to exploring how these devices can improve their lives.
In fact, the majority of U.S.households now include at least one smart home device or device that supports aging in place. As the market grows, tech companies will become even more interested in catering to the needs of seniors.
Reduced Risk of Privacy Concerns
Tech companies are also becoming more savvy about privacy concerns. They understand that their users want to have greater control over how their data is collected, stored, and used. As older adults express concerns about data privacy, companies have course-corrected and made an effort to address those concerns.
Multiple Ways to Overcome Challenges
As more and more seniors adopt devices that support aging in place, companies and organizations have begun to offer new ways to help them overcome challenges. Community agencies are offering classes in technology literacy and helping seniors learn how to use home technology to better their lives. Devices are also becoming more affordable and widely available.
Reduced Desire to Move Into Assisted Living Facilities
Another huge factor contributing to the senior tech boom is the demographic’s general unwillingness to move into assisted living facilities. More and more seniors are choosing to stay at home rather than pay high fees to leave their familiar belongings behind and live among strangers. Aging in place at home is generally less expensive as well as more comfortable, and staying at home can actually enhance seniors’ quality of life, life expectancy, and physical and mental health.
Many seniors experience a fast or drastic decline in health after transitioning into an assisted living facility. Staying at home has become easier than ever, especially now that technology is adapting to seniors’ needs. As older people discover how much technology can improve their lives and contribute to their comfort and safety, it makes sense that they would want to remain in their own homes.
Increased Interest in Staying Connected
Seniors are also increasingly interested in staying connected to their friends and family. They see how often their children and grandchildren are using technology and recognize its value in communicating with loved ones. Seniors are happy to embrace new technological devices and trends that will facilitate their ability to stay in contact with family members who are in different cities, states, and even countries.
Willingness of Younger Generations to Help Older Adults
Another huge factor contributing to the advent of technology use for aging in place is the willingness of younger generations to help older adults. Seniors’ grandchildren and even volunteers with senior care agencies are assisting with teaching older adults how to use technology and helping them adapt to the changing times.
Call Placita In Home Care to Learn More About Aging in Place
At Placita In Home Care, we offer a wide range of in-home care solutions for seniors who want to age in place. We can perform a home safety evaluation to ensure the home is safe for your senior loved one’s changing needs. We will thoroughly evaluate every area of the home and make our professional recommendations for repairs and safety upgrades. We can even refer you to a skilled local handyman to make the necessary home modifications for aging in place.
We also offer flexible in-home care services. Our elder care experts can design a care program that meets your loved one’s needs, allowing them to remain in the comfort of their own home rather than moving into an assisted living facility. Our skilled, compassionate caregivers can provide assistance with the activities of daily living as well as medication management, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation.
We also offer more advanced services, like Alzheimer’s care and memory care. To schedule a consultation for in-home care in the Tucson or Phoenix metro area, call us today or fill out our contact form online.