Understanding Eldercare in the Digital Age

The Impact of Technology on Aging-in-Place Solutions for Seniors

I met Dave for the first time in June this year. We had just moved into the apartment above his. My car was parked across from Dave’s patio and every time he happened to be outside, he’d roll his wheelchair forward and strike up a conversation, his furry friend Beta by his side.

Dave, a graphic designer and amazing artist, once told me that he moved to Tennessee from Florida in hopes of better healthcare. He sounded optimistic about his upcoming robotic double bypass surgery and had complete faith in his surgeon. Dave and I shared an appreciation of artisan coffee, so I promised to take him to one of my favorite coffee hangouts upon his return.

31 days after the surgery, Dave texted to let me know that he was in a rehab center nearby undergoing physical and occupational therapies to regulate his breathing - a side effect possibly from the anesthesia. He missed spending time with Beta and was also craving Aloo Vindaloo. My wife and I talked about treating Dave to some home cooked Indian …