Senior citizens are the fastest growing age group in the United States and will place a tremendous burden on the long-term care sector as the Baby Boomers reach retirement age. The problems that will be encountered cannot fully be appreciated yet, but digital technology will be of great help as it offers the chance to keep the elderly in touch with the rest of society, even if bedridden. Digital visits with distant family members will allow the elderly to have a presence in the life of the younger generation and greatly help with the loneliness epidemic found in many senior living centers. In addition, digital communication will allow seniors to visit with medical professionals for consultations without having to wait for local physicians to visit. All and all, the future appears bright for the beneficial integration of electronics into senior care.
See Marc Agronin, How Technology Will Revolutionize Long-Term Care, Wall Street Journal, June 30, 2015.
