Tag Archives: Elderly Population

GERT Suit Helps Users Understand Nuances of Aging

The wearable device simulates physical problems elderly people can experience
Posted on July 3, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There are countless ways in which new inventions and technology have transformed our understanding of the aging process. One such advancement is the so-called GERT suit. (GERT is short for gerontology, the scientific study of aging.) It’s used mainly by … Continue reading →

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miiCUBE Uses AI To Monitor Elderly People’s Routines

The tracking is designed to detect abnormalities in case of emergency
Posted on November 21, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A new device intended to help elderly people remain safe in their homes is in its final stages of development. Being touted as an “Amazon Echo for the elderly,” the miiCube is a small white cube that uses artificial intelligence … Continue reading →

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Index of Societal Aging Measures How Well Nations Are Adapting To An Aging Population

The U.S. ranks among the top five
Posted on August 2, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Southern California have developed a new method to determine how well countries are caring for their elderly populations. The John A. Hartford Foundation’s Index of Societal Aging tool is composed of five … Continue reading →

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