1851

A fast-growing number of U.S. homes are equipped with some sort of voice technology, whether&nbsp; <a href="https://developer.amazon.com/alexa?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hey-alexa-how-can-you-help-the-elderly-the-most-important-thing-to-happen-in-senior-care-in-2019-2711682" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Amazon Alexa</a> or <a href="https://store.google.com/us/product/google_home?hl=en-US&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hey-alexa-how-can-you-help-the-elderly-the-most-important-thing-to-happen-in-senior-care-in-2019-2711682" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Google Home</a>, or even Siri talking out of turn from the depths of our pockets. These devices are normally used to tell us the weather or to play our favorite songs without us having to lift a finger, yet, their potential is much greater when viewed through the lens of accessibility.&nbsp;We are on the cusp of the ‘Silver Wave’, a quaint name for the rise in the senior population taking hold across America as the Baby Boomer generation ages out of the workforce and into retirement. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/senior-care-market-trends?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hey-alexa-how-can-you-help-the-elderly-the-most-important-thing-to-happen-in-senior-care-in-2019-2711682" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">According to Business Insider,</a> Boomers will age faster than in-home caregivers will be available, resulting in the demand for personalized care outpacing the supply and leading to a potential crisis over the next decade. One of the most interesting ways of addressing and solving this issue has emerged through the early demonstration of <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YONPEIa35FO4WRZP0HqkpRyFaTBsL-0hfjMXEnV3QJQ/edit?ts=5da65a79&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hey-alexa-how-can-you-help-the-elderly-the-most-important-thing-to-happen-in-senior-care-in-2019-2711682" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the effectiveness of voice technology in supporting accessibility</a> in the homes of older adults living alone.&nbsp;The advancements of voice recognition technology are well-positioned to aid seniors in the long run; <a href="https://www.aginginplace.org/voice-recognition-innovation-and-the-implications-for-seniors/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hey-alexa-how-can-you-help-the-elderly-the-most-important-thing-to-happen-in-senior-care-in-2019-2711682" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">according to AgingInPlace</a>, seniors are using voice recognition for a number of everyday tasks including ordering groceries, filling prescriptions, accessing information and, in case of an emergency, requesting medical assistance. In theory, this technology provides seniors with limited mobility a cost-effective alternative to in-home human assistance.Alexa isn’t the first talk of senior care becoming digital. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/senior-care-market-trends?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hey-alexa-how-can-you-help-the-elderly-the-most-important-thing-to-happen-in-senior-care-in-2019-2711682" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Business Insider</a> states that the future of senior care is digital. It will bring down cost, improve care quality and create a more sustainable model for elderly care. While technology is becoming one of the most prevalent aspects of every part of our lives, how are senior care brands going to incorporate technology into their services to make care more efficient with less caregivers being available?

Hey Alexa, How Can You Help The Elderly? The Most Important Thing To Happen in Senior Care in 2019

1851 Franchise

How advancements in voice technology are paving the way for a higher level of autonomy for the senior population. 

hey-alexa-how-can-you-help-the-elderly-the-most-important-thing-to-happen-in-senior-care-in-2019

Woodhouse Spas

Photo of exterior of Woodhouse Spa location

How Woodhouse Spas Leverages Learning Management Systems

woodhouse-spa-franchise-training-lms

Image Studios

image of studios salon suites stylists business owners

Finding Freedom: Why Beauty and Wellness Professionals Build Their Dream Careers With IMAGE Studios

benefits-image-studios-salon-suites

IMAGE Studios Offers a Scalable, Real Estate-Focused Franchise Opportunity in an Industry Projected to More Than Double Within a Decade

image-studios-franchise-opportunity

ServiceMaster Restore

ServiceMaster Restore - Disaster Response - 1851 Franchise

When Disaster Strikes, ServiceMaster Restore Moves

servicemaster-restore-disaster-response-carmen-coleman

Children's Lighthouse

How Children’s Lighthouse Stands Out Among Other Children’s Education, Childcare, and Daycare Franchises

how-childrens-lighthouse-stands-out-among-other-childrens-education-childcare-and-daycare-franchises

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Design with American and Federal Reserve flags against light blue background

Federal Reserve Expected To Cut Rates by Quarter Point, a Move That Could Boost Franchise Growth

fed-rate-cut-boosts-franchise-growth

Potbelly to be Acquired by RaceTrac in $566 Million Deal 

racetrac-acquires-potbelly-in-566-million-deal

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities - 1851 Franchise Agg

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities 

health-care-hiring-slowdown-in-home-care-franchise-opportunities

Caribou Coffee Names Scott Kennedy CEO, Eyes Continued Growth

caribou-coffee-names-scott-kennedy-ceo-eyes-continued-growth

McDonald’s Launches New Extra Value Meals as Consumer Demand for Value Continues to Climb

mcdonalds-launches-extra-value-meals

Technomic Releases Annual Ranking of the Top 15 Fast-Food Chains in the U.S.

technomic-releases-annual-ranking-of-the-top-15-fast-food-chains-in-the-us

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

1851 Keyword - The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

part-time-franchises-picking-the-right-model

Franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Ricki Oberoi and Layne's Chicken Fingers logo

Hey Alexa, How Can You Help The Elderly? The Most Important Thing To Happen in Senior Care in 2019

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS