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This report identifies a range of emerging technologies that have significant potential to assist older adults with successfully aging in place, each categorized by their role in supporting a set of primary capabilities. It identifies a number of focus areas that could support each capability and provides recommendations for research and development (R&D) that are required to develop key technology solutions over the coming decade. Cross-cutting topics that affect multiple capabilities are also discussed. These recommendations are offered as a guide for both public and private sector R&D. The overall goal is to improve the quality of life, enhance individual choice, reduce the financial and emotional burden of care to individuals and families, and reduce the burden of providing care on the American healthcare infrastructure.

Source: The White House, 2019
Task Force on Research and Development for Technology to Support Aging Adults, Committee on Technology of the National Science & Technology Council, 2019
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/articles/emerging-technologies-help-aging-americans-maintain-independence/