03-09-2019 07:00 via theguardian.com

Tech assistance: the rush to design apps and devices for senior citizens

Companies are creating new technology to mine baby boomers’ golden years and address the challenges of growing olderSilicon Valley has long sought to disrupt virtually every aspect of modern life. Now comes technology’s final frontier: old age. Tech that’s specifically designed for seniors is a growing market, fueled by inexorable demographic trends – about 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day.Senior tech is increasingly showing up in assisted living facilities and nursi
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