When speaking about Aging in Place, Living in Place, and Independent Living, the fundament goal of this booming design sector is to extend independent living for as long as possible. Independence is the KEY! With the incredible growth and momentum of TECHNOLOGY in our homes it is only natural to pair these two knowledge pools together to highlight the incredible benefits our aging population can receive by embracing tech in their homes and lives.
Watching our parents in their 70’s Snapchat with their grandkids, texting emoji’s, seeing them using an app for hearing aids and show us their favorite YouTube channels, shows us just how much they already rely on technology. Have you ever cared for a parent after surgery or watched them try to manage all their medications, when we’re in their homes can you see how they have already modified their daily lives and homes to cope with challenges. It’s really eye opening to understand the enormous opportunities for tech to aid their lives.
All this technology benefits the broader Universal Design segment, however, we will focus primarily on our aging population for this discussion. Some generations adamantly say they don’t want technology but as we’ll see they are actually already using a fair amount, but it’s not just for them, it’s for us in 20 years! When we are in our 70’s we will expect and demand flawless integrated technology.
(Qualifies for 0.1 NKBA CEU, 1.00 NAHB CE hour, 1.0 NARI CEU)