What activities do you partake on a daily basis? Are these activities reliant on the use of technology, and if not how long before they do? When you bring up the topic of technological advancement it is somehow met with criticisms and doubt. The end goal is narrated as a forthcoming dystopia. But why talk about technology in such negative terms? Do we not trust ourselves as guardians to a better future? There is no doubt that emerging technology has made life easier for everyone, not just the elderly. Advancements in technology have been particularly great for the elderly. Aging comes with losing mobility and technology fills in the gap in areas we humans struggle in. For instance, seniors can get their homes remodeled in order to fit their lifestyle. They can also make use of the available technology in the market which includes:   STAIRLIFT

• The installation of stairlifts will help the seniors go up and down the stairs with ease.

RAMPS

• The installation of ramps, which will make the home wheelchair friendly.

ELECTRONIC THERMOSTATS

• The use of electronic thermostats that can be paired with mobile devices and can be used to regulate the indoor climate without having to manually readjust the thermostat each time.

SEMI-AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

• Most new vehicles have the ability to park themselves, a feature most seniors can benefit from.

MOBILE DEVICES

• Isolation tends to be a problem for some of our elderly as they could be separated from family members and loved ones. Having mobile devices makes it easier to have constant communication even with those far away.

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

• Gone are the days of having cable television dictate what type of shows you can watch. With subscription-based services, you can browse from thousands of shows and movies and watch them at your convenience. They will help with the downtime.

DELIVERY SERVICES

• The introduction of 4G gave birth to a series of companies that provide delivery services by using mobile apps. Seniors can get their groceries, shopping or meals delivered right to their doorstep.

       TRANSPORTATION

• Similar to the delivery services, seniors can request transportation right from their mobile devices and have a car at their location within minutes.

  HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• The medical field has greatly benefited from the advancement of technology.  Several devices have come to be over the last two decades. For instance, the heart rate monitor, breathing assist devices, hearing aids as well as devices that improve impaired vision.

  These are just but a handful of ways technology can improve the life of a senior. With time there will be more options that cater to the needs of the elderly, but as for the now the future is in good hands.