Senior Tech Meets the Challenges of an Aging Society

The adoption of technology is empowering seniors, improving quality of life, and opening up doors previously thought to be impossible.

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Americans are living longer today than ever before, so it is our responsibility as a society to find out how we can leverage technology in order to improve the quality of life for older adults. The pioneers who help navigate the problems associated with aging have developed a new wave of innovation called senior tech.

Find out more on how the innovation of virtual reality technology and other technological advancements can aid in the quality of life for the elderly community in Tim O’Neil’s Op-Ed.

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