As Canada’s population ages, many older adults want to age-in-place. With a growing need for health management, smart wearables offer on-the-go care for senior demographics. 

But what happens at the intersection of an aging population and the need to proactively manage, address and care for health risks? 

With research and experts to support the idea of a seismic age demographic shift projected in the future, based on data supporting growth in senior populations, the Digital Age(ing) project takes a closer look at how smart wearables can contribute to the future of health management in older adults. 

With insight from experts such as cardiologists, tech developers, healthcare professionals, and researchers, the Digital Age(ing) website helps shape an understanding of the relationship between smart wearable devices and older adults by analyzing cost, benefits to health management, barriers in tech and three unique, personal case studies of smart wearables in action. 

What’s covered on the Digital Age(ing) website? 

  • Life-Saving Alerts: How one smartwatch user received notifications indicating an irregularity in their heart rhythm, leading to a life-changing diagnosis. 
  • Motivation for Maintaining Health Goals: Why specific features can be used to help users stay fit, healthy, and in control of their bodies. 
  • The Cost of Health Devices: Infographics showing various price points for smart wearable devices.
  • The Literacy Barrier: Older adults face various challenges due to interfaces being designed and tailored towards a younger demographic. 
  • Expert Checks: Educated opinions on how to combat watch-induced anxiety and how to stay on top of health goals.

While smart wearables provide health monitoring that supports ageing in place, emerging technology opens new doors, allowing older adults control of their own health goals and increased awareness of their overall wellness. 

To learn more about the Digital Age(ing) project, visit our website to read the full stories.

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