Three of Austin’s top Aging in Place advocates host a SXSW Panel about how technology, combined with a human touch, can help seniors age at home safely and independently. (Illustrated, left to right: Mark Carlson, MD, Be Well MD; Teresa Sansone Ferguson, AustinUPChar Hu, PhD, The Helper Bees)
“Keep the senior at the center of focus for aging” – Dr. Mark Carlson
Advancement in technology is empowering older adults to age at home. As their role in the longevity marketplace expands, health tech entrepreneurs are playing a significant role in the way we age. But there are challenges. For example, incongruent healthcare models may inhibit innovation and adoption. And there is the important need to merge the technology with human behavior.
In this panel discussion, health practitioners who are also tech entrepreneurs discuss the positive impact technology is having on the lives of seniors, how it is changing attitudes about aging – and the need for progressive actions to drive the momentum.
