Smart devices can help aging adults improve their quality of life, from allowing them to monitor health changes to helping them get a better night's sleep.
By 2050, 16% of the global population will be adults over the age of 65, up from around 9% today, according to the UN.
As the older adult population grows, senior care and wellness are receiving increasing attention. Since late 2019, news mentions of the topics have surged, according to the CB Insights News Mention Tool.
Source: CB Insights
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Covid-19 has brought even more attention to how technology can aid seniors aging in place, as people around the world comply with stay-at-home orders and practice social distancing. For example, Singapore-based startup Homage, which provides home care services to seniors, recently noticed an uptick in requests for virtual consultations as users looked to replace their in-person appointments in order to avoid coronavirus exposure.
