With an increasingly senior population, technology must step up to help individuals retain their independence.

2. In 2011, around 5 million Canadians were 65+.
The 60-64 age cohort was the fastest growing
demographic. (Statistics Canada, 2015)
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4. This represents
opportunities for
technology
marketed to this
expanding
demographic.
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The tech itself
must be:
Affordable,
practical, and
easy to use.
(Wu et al., 2015)

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Safety is also a concern, but smart technology risks can
be reduced with security measures such as changing
passwords and encryption microchips.
(The Economist, 2014)

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Those with technical knowledge must teach those without it. (Flanagan, 2013)
Training through caregivers or classes should be offered when introducing
new technology. (Wu et al., 2015)

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