Apple Watch brought attention to tech needs of the elderly, but we can do better

The launch of the latest Apple Watch in September was accompanied with the customary buzz that comes with every new Apple gadget. What really caught my eye and  generated extra curiosity this time was the watch’s new fall detection feature, aimed at both senior citizens and the general public. One news outlet even enlisted a professional stunt double to demonstrate that fall detection ability. For me, Apple’s entry into this space is certainly good news for elderly care and the growing number of seniors that wish to live out their lives at home — better known as “aging at home.”…

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