Download or read book Smart Homes For Aging Adults written by Gerard O' Driscoll and published by HomeMentors. This book was released on 2014-04-26 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Book Reveals 13 Assistive Technology Solutions That Play An Important Role In Supporting Aging Adults. Learn How to use technology to improve the quality of your life at home as you get older! This book is intended to be read by the following people: [+] Individuals that are 45 years of age and above, who want to be able to live at home safely, comfortably and securely for as long as possible. [+] Aging adults living alone who have a preference to live independently at home and delay or completely negate the need to move to nursing home facilities. [+] People who feel nervous, scared or lacking the necessary knowledge to allow technology into their homes and lives. We are in the midst of a senior population bulge that will last for the next 20-30 years and put immense strain on the resources of our families and governments. This short ebook is worth checking out if you are part of this generation and want to see what you can do to help yourself. Children living long distances from their aging parents who are worried and want to use senior focused technology systems to help them remotely monitor their loved ones. This e-book explains 13 technology solutions and services that will allow you to face the many challenges associated with growing old gracefully and with dignity. This book includes the two short and one really long chapter: Chapter 1: Independent Living 2.0 Introduction – This chapter describes next generation Independent Living (IL 2.0) and associated benefits. Chapter 2: Next Generation IL 2.0 Solutions - The second and ‘longeeeeeest’ chapter helps seniors learn about 13 different IL 2.0 systems ranging from flood detection systems and PERs to Home Security Alarm System and socialization technologies. Chapter 3: Final Thoughts Populations around the world are aging and most if not all adults prefer to grow old in their own homes. This short book is worth checking out if you are part of this generation and want to see what you can do to help yourself.