Analysis and Exploration - Tech-enhanced Life

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Most of our research is designed to help older adults and their families make decisions and choices about topics that impact quality of life as we grow older — choices like which products and services can help older adults live independently for longer, and delay the time at which growing older gets in the way of living life to the full.

In addition, some of our work is designed to help innovators develop products and services that older adults like us will actually want and find useful.

Recent Analysis and Exploration

Breaking Down Inter-Generational Communication Barriers

Going beyond money management, part of our daily work includes having conversations about the complexities of providing care for aging family members, the range of costs for providing this care and the difficulty families have in planning around these issues. Yet, most people don’t think about such things until there is a crisis.

Aging in Place needs a Business Model

Our Aging World as a Graphic

Food for thought. What will life be like when a third of the population in a country is over 60? We definitely need ways for “80 to become the new 60”.

Retirement Community Costs: How Much?

At the outset, the greatest barrier to moving into a retirement community can be the cost. Therefore, most homeowners and renters find it attractive to age in place at home in the community where friends and services are nearby. However, the cost of remaining at home can become very high in the later stages compared to some of the alternatives.

Life Stage Denial

Many who are standing at the brink of change in later life – though still active, social, and financially secure -survey the changes in lifestyle that could mitigate the ravages of older age and become frozen and unable to make a decision, thinking that taking action makes sense, but “I’m not ready yet.”

Service Area San Francisco Village serves all of San Francisco. We have members in over 20 neighborhoods throughout the city.

The Village Movement

Villages are a non-profit subscription membership network of individuals over 60 who want to stay in their own homes and neighborhoods – neighbors realistic about the transitions that come with getting older – committed to helping each other when there’s a need.

Retirement Housing: Choices for Later in Life

When it comes to retirement housing types, there are many choices. Here is an overview. As with most consumer items, ‘it pays to shop’. Safety, affordability, and sustainability are the keys to making the right choice.

Functional ability declines with age but perhaps technology can slow that down

Can Technology Delay Functional Decline?

My favorite question when I meet someone with an idea for a new venture is: “what problem are we trying to solve?”. Here is one that is really worthwhile: Delaying functional decline as we age!

Aging “Gray Tsunami”: Challenge or Opportunity

The world’s growing elderly population is starting to get a lot of attention. As usual, there are several ways to look at this looming gray tsunami. The demographics are typically framed as “a challenge”. I prefer to think of this as an opportunity.