I must admit I am a bit of a nerd – survey data I find very interesting. It is especially interesting when exposed to the trends that are counterintuitive and action. So it is with two studies that address the issues of top dressing and carers to use the surveillance technology that can help home to remain longer in their homes.Â

The first study is the American Association of Retired Persons Healthy @ Home March 2008 survey of 907 older adults (age 65 +) and 1,023 carers (people who help older family members). Â The central questions addressed in the study: "Are the elderly and carers knowledge of technology that could help meet the targets to remain independent? Would willing to use technology? Is technology perceived as something that will invade their privacy or allow them more time and more quietly? And technology seen to be affordable or beyond their means? "Â Note that in the older population of the survey, 52% of respondents acknowledge that are the management of two chronic health conditions.

Consider first the point of view of the 65 + population about Monitoring.A Here are just home some details – 56% of respondents said they would be willing to use a monitor of activity but only 36% were aware that they are available. Monitors activity was defined as "an electronic device that allows someone who lives outside your home if it is well known, or if you change your daily routine. This meets my definition surveillance of the house and widowed persons are more likely to want to use this than married people (71% versus 49%).

Now carers – 62% were willing to use home monitoring, but only 19% knew of any – please note that the elderly are more aware of this than carers. Both people elderly and caregivers are in agreement (more than peace More than 80% of each group) that the safety devices in the home, including monitors, would be a facilitator to feel safer and mind. Both sides worry that the offer will cost too much to install and maintain – but we must remember that the majority of both groups did not are aware of the existence of these products.

Now, more clarity with aging in the Plaza of the Survey of 402 elderly (age 65 +) and 402 baby boomers (43-61 years) who had at least one aging parent still living. None of the elderly living in assisted living or nursing homes. This survey is very revealing to see how older people at risk of dependence and their relationship with their children: 89% of the elderly say the aging in place is very important, but 53% are worried about their ability to do so. Fifty-five percent did not receive help with transportation, housing, health, and financial needs of their children or caregivers. Seventy-five percent think their children are "involved enough" in his life and the same percentage of children are believed to contribute sufficiently to their parents life.es Â

           And here's the kicker – 65% of older people are open to or would like to use the new technologies and 54% said they would consider sensors to monitor their health and safety. Half of Baby Boomers that there are technology products designed to meet the needs of older people, including sensors, but only 14% have searched all types of mines (italics).

Both these studies I send the same message loud and clear:

1. Seniors want to age in place in their own homes.
2. They are worried about their ability to do so.
3. They are open to some kind of surveillance technology.
4. Neither they nor their carers are aware of or looking for this technology.
5. And none of us wants greater involvement of the other one exists.

I could cut and dice the data in most sub-group distinctions, but taking into account the above findings, I think I have sled hammered my point.

So let's see carers start combing the Internet for technology that could help their parents remain in their homes, even a little more. Do not expect that our parents or older to purchase these services as their own. If our parents is a widow with two or more conditions that endanger their sense of security (or their peace of mind), let's do this quest now. The Let's hope for the brothers will split the costs of these and other technologies aging site and services, rather than waiting for someone to assume the cost. The foot-in-the-door rate of home monitoring is the first monitor safety and welfare the dwelling itself (temperature, security, etc.), while a senior is healthy and self-sufficient.

 For starters, here are four sites of suppliers to check in – with more products and services available – most likely to emerge in the landscape of security vendors and can be sold online or through distributors due to the initial configuration. Include Xanboo, alarm.com, Monitronics, or ADT. Search marketing information on their websites indicating that understand why and how is monitored for seniors can help. It's always good to spend a few minutes at the Center for Aging Services Technology (CAST) sharing website information for exploration of new pilots and the university based on extensive research. If you know of a great product that is not mentioned here, Let me know!

Learn more about technology and aging, including what will help products succeed in this market, from Aging in Place Technology Watch http://www.ageinplacetech.com.

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