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Technology could help make old age the best years of our life.
Wearables can monitor ECG, BP or measure blood glucose non invasively.
“Notion that patients are able to manage their health and disease with easy-to-use technologies, smartphone apps, health sensors… creates a new game when it comes to disease management,” - Dr Bertalan Meskó
Exoskeletons for dealing with ageing muscles & joints.
Brain Computer Interfaces could translate neural signals into speech or complex commands for robotics in stroke patients.
Bioprinting – 3D printing with human cells - could overcome shortage of donor organ.
Virtual reality can address anxiety & depression as housebound elderly can travel without leaving the house.
Smart homes can help control the mechanics of homes & via remote monitoring detect falls, urinary tract infection etc.
Autonomous cars can make elderly more independent for running errands.
Technology needs to be co-designed with and for the elderly to prolong the 'health span' not just 'life span'
