Technology Trends in Senior Living and Why They Matter

Andrew Smith, PMP, Senior Director of Innovation and Growth Strategy

2600 Old Fairhaven Parkway | RSVP Ashley.ashley@brookdale.com | Breakfast Provided

As the baby boomers age, their sheer number and unique generational characteristics will drastically change the perception of aging in America. In parallel, the pressures on the healthcare ecosystem and innovations by consumer technology companies are driving incredible change in how and where care is delivered. This session explores some of the key technologies enabling these changes — why they matter to seniors, their families and medical professionals and what providers and caregivers should consider when evaluating these technologies.

Following this presentation the participant will be able to:

• Recognize the macro trends driving technology innovation for older adults

• Describe major technology innovations addressing seniors’ needs and preferences

• Discuss why these technologies matter to key constituencies in the healthcare ecosystem

• List the tradeoffs and considerations when evaluating or using these technologies