• CEPro_logo_blue-new
  • TOPICS
      • News
        • People & Places
        • Product Briefs
      • Projects
      • Events
      • Control
        • Central Vac
        • Energy/Power
        • HVAC/IAQ
        • Interfaces/Devices
        • Lighting
        • Motorized Shades
        • Whole House Systems
      • Audio/Video
        • Audio/Video
        • AV Accessories
        • AV Racks
        • Cabling
        • Displays
        • Furniture
        • Headphones
        • Home Theater
        • Media
        • Mounts/Lifts
        • Multiroom AV
        • Projectors/Screens
        • Speakers/Subwoofers
        • Wireless AV
      • Security
        • Access Control
        • Alarms/Sensors
        • Services/Platforms
        • Surveillance/Cameras
      • Business Support
        • Associations/Buying Groups
        • Cell Phone Boosters
        • Distributors/Reps
        • Operations
        • Recurring Revenue
        • Research
        • Sales/Marketing
        • Software Services
        • Tools/Testers
      • Networking
        • Cellular
        • Devices/Equipment
        • Wireless
        • Wired/Installation
      • Markets
        • Builders
        • Commercial
        • Design
        • Europe
        • Outdoors
        • Resimercial
        • Wellness
      • CE Pro Hub Pages
        • Bose
        • Savant
        • Inside Sound United
  • PRODUCTS
  • RESOURCES
    • Reports/Downloads
    • Buyer’s Guide
    • Webcasts
    • Podcasts
    • Integrator Jobs
    • Digital Edition
    • CE Pro-iQ
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • CEDIA SHOW UPDATES
    • CEPRO PRINT EDITION
    • CEPRO DIGITAL EDITION
    • CEPRO NEWSLETTERS
  • DISCOVER
    • CEDIA Expo
      • September 29 – October 1
        Dallas, TX
      • VISIT SITE
    • KBIS
      • February 8 – 10
        Orlando, FL
      • VISIT SITE
    • Total Tech Summit
      • October 26 – 28
        Orlando, FL
      • VISIT SITE
    • Commercial Integrator
      • VISIT SITE
    • Security Sales
      • VISIT SITE
    • Tech Decisions
      • VISIT SITE
    • Campus Safety
      • VISIT SITE
    • Design Well
      • VISIT SITE
    • KBB Online
      • VISIT SITE
    • AV-iQ
      • VISIT SITE
    • CE Pro-iQ
      • VISIT SITE
  • Search
  • TOPICS
    • News
      • People & Places
      • Product Briefs
    • Projects
    • Events
    • Control
      • Central Vac
      • Energy/Power
      • HVAC/IAQ
      • Interfaces/Devices
      • Lighting
      • Motorized Shades
      • Whole House Systems
    • Audio/Video
      • Audio/Video
      • AV Accessories
      • AV Racks
      • Cabling
      • Displays
      • Furniture
      • Headphones
      • Home Theater
      • Media
      • Mounts/Lifts
      • Multiroom AV
      • Projectors/Screens
      • Speakers/Subwoofers
      • Wireless AV
    • Security
      • Access Control
      • Alarms/Sensors
      • Services/Platforms
      • Surveillance/Cameras
    • Business Support
      • Associations/Buying Groups
      • Cell Phone Boosters
      • Distributors/Reps
      • Operations
      • Recurring Revenue
      • Research
      • Sales/Marketing
      • Software Services
      • Tools/Testers
    • Networking
      • Cellular
      • Devices/Equipment
      • Wireless
      • Wired/Installation
    • Markets
      • Builders
      • Commercial
      • Design
      • Europe
      • Outdoors
      • Resimercial
      • Wellness
    • CE Pro Hub Pages
      • Savant
      • Bose
      • Inside Sound United
  • PRODUCTS
  • RESOURCES
    • Reports/Downloads
    • Buyer’s Guide
    • Webcasts
    • Podcasts
    • Integrator Jobs
    • Digital Edition
    • CE Pro-IQ
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • CEPRO PRINT EDITION
    • CEPRO DIGITAL EDITION
    • CEPRO NEWSLETTERS
    • CEDIA SHOW UPDATES
  • DISCOVER
    • Cedia Expo
      VISIT SITE
    • Commercial Integrator
      VISIT SITE
    • Security Sales
      VISIT SITE
    • Tech Decisions
      VISIT SITE
    • Campus Safety
      VISIT SITE
    • Design Well
      VISIT SITE
    • Total Tech Summit
      VISIT SITE
    • KBB Online
      VISIT SITE
    • AV-iQ
    • CE Pro-iQ
M
POPULAR SEARCHES
News
Projects
Control
Audio Video
Security
Business Support
Markets
SUBSCRIBE CEDIA EXPO CEPro-iQ
Commercial | Control | Interfaces/Devices | Lighting | Motorized Shades | Resimercial | Surveillance/Cameras | Wellness | Whole-House Systems
January 25, 2023

How Smart Home Tech Can Improve the Quality of Life in Assisted Living

Understaffed and soon to be overtaxed, assisted living facilities benefit from connected technology as much as independent living arrangements.
Max Fiore

(Photo: georgerudy/Adobe Stock)

Article:
Commercial | Control | Interfaces/Devices | Lighting | Motorized Shades | Resimercial | Surveillance/Cameras | Wellness | Whole-House Systems
January 25, 2023

How Smart Home Tech Can Improve the Quality of Life in Assisted Living

The senior population in the United States is expected to see substantial growth, rising from 52 million in 2018 to an estimated 95 million by 2060 according to the Population Reference Bureau. This demographic shift has the potential to bring about significant staffing and housing shortages in assisted living facilities. Technology has the ability to help tackle these challenges and enable aging adults to stay in their homes independently for as long as possible. Adopting smart devices can help provide accessibility and comfort, all while supporting the care of this rapidly expanding demographic.

At Josh.ai, we see a future where a connected environment will greatly enhance the lives of individuals in assisted living situations by addressing three key areas:

  1. Health and Wellness
  2. Comfort and Safety
  3. Engagement and Entertainment

Health and Wellbeing

Medication Management

Smart home technology has the power to be a valuable tool for users that rely on strict medication regimens to manage their health conditions. Proactive voice announcements can provide easy access to medication schedules, enabling seniors to manage their own care. For example, a senior or caregiver can set reminders for medication with Josh.ai such as, “Hey Josh set a reminder everyday at 9 am to take my Lisinopril.” This simple reminder from an assistant can help delay the need for full-time care, particularly for those with memory loss or cognitive impairment.

Sleep Regulation

Adequate rest is critical for maintaining overall health and well-being for all individuals, especially seniors. Sleep plays a pivotal role in allowing the body to recharge and restore itself, counteracting the negative effects of daily stressors. Smart home technology can be utilized to create a sleep-conducive assisted living environment by dimming lights, adjusting the temperature, and masking outside noise. Control of environmental devices, paired with motion sensors to monitor how frequently someone is getting up in the middle of the night, provides caretakers and family members with a way to ensure the living patterns of loved ones remain balanced.

Comfort and Safety

Movement Optimization

Implementing smart home technology, such as voice assistants and motion sensors, can aid in promoting and tracking movement respectively. By setting reminders to get up and go for a walk and receiving notifications of movement, caretakers at assisted living facilities can keep track of seniors without being overbearing. Additionally, sensor technology can assist in identifying potential hazards or emergency situations, allowing for prompt medical response if needed.

Cast Your Vote for the 2023 CE Pro Quest for Quality Awards!

CE Pro urges integrators to recognize their suppliers that go above and beyond to deliver premium support and service. Cast your vote today to recognize the services (not the products) from your favorite manufacturers and distributors.

Cast your vote today!

An older individual using a voice assistant as an example of an aging in place technology.
Related: Are Your Solutions Up to Snuff for Aging in Place Clients?

Remote Monitoring

Installing surveillance and sensor solutions for remote monitoring not only provide seniors with a sense of independence, but also offer peace of mind for everyone invested in their wellbeing. Research has shown that remote monitoring technology can improve the quality of life for older adults, particularly those with chronic conditions. For example, a study by the Faculty of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick found that the use of remote monitoring systems allowed older adults to live at home longer and provided caregivers with relief. These solutions also give family members the ability to check in on their loved ones and ensure they are safe, which can alleviate feelings of guilt or worry.

Engagement and Entertainment

Socialization

Voice assistants have the potential to greatly reduce social isolation among seniors in assisted living facilitiesby enabling easy access to television, music, and even another being in the room to interact with. Seniors can easily navigate through a variety of entertainment options without needing to learn how to operate complicated remotes or other manual interfaces thanks to Josh.ai’s contextual voice control. Additionally, proactive announcements scheduled throughout the day have the power to reduce the risk of self-isolation and depression.

A gentle nudge from a voice assistant like, “Would you like to call a friend?” or “It’s almost 4pm, are you joining the community happy hour?” can help provide seniors with a reminder to interact with others or go out to enjoy social activities.


As the senior population in the United States continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to address the need for solutions that enhance their quality of life. One way to do this is by implementing technology-based solutions that address the unique needs and challenges faced by this demographic, while providing caretakers in assisted living facilities with tools to monitor their well-being. Smart home technology and voice control have the potential to greatly enhance the lives of those that require assistance, but desire independence.

Sources

Mather, Mark, et al. “Fact Sheet: Aging in the United States.” PRB, https://www.prb.org/resources/fact-sheet-aging-in-the-united-states/.

Read, Emily A et al. “Stakeholder Perspectives on In-home Passive Remote Monitoring to Support Aging in Place in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada: Rapid Qualitative Investigation.” JMIR aging vol. 5,2 e31486. 11 May. 2022, doi:10.2196/31486

Max Fiore is the Marketing Communications Associate for Josh.AI.

ARTICLE TOPICS

Commercial • Control • Interfaces/Devices • Lighting • Motorized Shades • Resimercial • Surveillance/Cameras • Wellness • Whole-House Systems

ARTICLE TAGS

Josh.ai • Senior Living • Voice Assistants

SHARE

Share On Facebook
Share On Twitter
Share On Linkedin
Share On Whatsapp
Share Via Email
Copy URL
← Previous Article Next Article →
Article Amplifiers/ReceiversAV AccessoriesCablingControlDevices/EquipmentDisplaysEnergy/PowerEventsHome TheaterHVAC/IAQInterfaces/DevicesISELightingMotorized ShadesMultiroom AVNetworkingNewsProductsProjectors/ScreensResimercialSlideshowSpeakers/SubwoofersWhole-House SystemsWireless

2023 Top New Technology (TNT) Awards Announced at ISE

This year’s batch of Top New Technologies (TNT) Awards@ISE honored winners in the Residential segment, unveiled in conjunction with ISE 2023.
Article ControlInterfaces/DevicesNetworkingWhole-House SystemsWireless

Beyond Matter: The Past, Present and Future of Home Standards

Dave Kaufman reflects on the potential standards have to benefit consumers, professionals and the smart home industry at large.
Article Amplifiers/ReceiversAV AccessoriesCablingControlDevices/EquipmentDisplaysEnergy/PowerEventsHome TheaterHVAC/IAQInterfaces/DevicesISELightingMotorized ShadesMultiroom AVNetworkingNewsProductsProjectors/ScreensResimercialSlideshowSpeakers/SubwoofersWhole-House SystemsWireless

2023 Top New Technology (TNT) Awards Announced at ISE

This year’s batch of Top New Technologies (TNT) Awards@ISE honored winners in the Residential segment, unveiled in conjunction with ISE 2023.
Article Amplifiers/ReceiversAudio/VideoDistributors/RepsHome TheaterMediaMultiroom AVProductsSpeakers/SubwoofersWhole-House SystemsWireless AV

I Previewed the New 8K Sony ES Receiver Lineup (and Was Blown Away)

The latest models of Sony's professional grade receiver line offer range, versatility, and most importantly to installers, simplicity.

SHOW NEWSLETTER

Sign Up

CE Pro

Subscribe Sign Up

Content Types

News
Products
Projects
Companies
Downloads
Webcasts
Podcasts
Events

Specials

IntegratorJobs
CEDIA EXPO
CE Pro 100
CE Pro Summit
Awards Programs

Company Info

About
Contact Us
Customer Service
Media Solutions & Advertising

Subscribe

Magazine
Newsletters
Digital Edition

Connect

Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube
RSS Feed

Categories

AUDIO/VIDEO
AV Accessories
AV Racks
Amplifiers/Receivers
Cabling
Displays
Furniture
Mounts/Lifts
Multiroom AV
Projector Screens
Speakers/Subwoofers
Wireless AV
CONTROL
Central Vac
Energy/Power
Interfaces/Devices
HVAC/IAQ
Lighting
Motorized Shades
Whole-House Systems
NETWORKING
Cellular
Devices/Equipment
Wireless
Wiring/Installation
SECURITY
Access Control
Alarms/Sensors
Services/Platforms
Surveillance Cameras
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Associations/Buying Groups
Distributors/Reps
Operations
Recurring Revenue
Research
Sales/Marketing
Software/Services
Tools/Testers
MARKETS
Builders
Commercial
Design
Europe
Outdoors
Wellness
FOLLOW US ON
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

© 2023 Emerald X, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

  • ABOUT
  • CAREERS
  • TERMS OF USE
  • PRIVACY POLICY

McIntosh Labs

McIntosh Labs