The Current State of Technology in U.S. Health Care Services for Elders

Abstract

Recently developed technology products and research suggest that new technology solutions may make aging services more efficient, effective, and user-friendly. A growing number of service providers, government policy makers, manufacturers, and researchers in the U.S. assert that technologies have the potential to control healthcare demands of growing older population, revolutionize the way we care for

the aging population, and improve the quality of life for the elderly. This article will review the current state of technology in U.S. healthcare services for elders and highlight the potential benefits of technology on improving their quality of life.