New technology and smart homes have the potential to improve quality of life, safety, and
care for older people. However, we do not yet know how older people's perceptions of these …

As smart technology use is growing in residential environments, research on how such
technologies can provide opportunities for safely and actively aging in place by integrating …

The aim of this paper is to present a participatory evaluation of an actual “smart home”
project implemented in an independent retirement facility. Using the participatory evaluation …

Smart technologies (eg, smartphones, smart security technologies, digital home assistants)
have advanced over the years and will continue to do so. There are various benefits to using …

Background Around the world, populations are aging and there is a growing concern about
ways that older adults can maintain their health and well-being while living in their homes …

Objectives: The goal of meeting the desire of older adults to remain independent in their
home setting while controlling healthcare costs has led to the conceptualization of “smart …

Primary objective: The study aim is to explore the perceptions and expectations of seniors in
regard to 'smart home'technology installed and operated in their homes with the purpose of …

Background: At present, the vast majority of older adults reside in the community. Though
many older adults live in their own homes, increasing numbers are choosing continuing care …

Expectations are high with regards to smart home technology. In particular, smart home
technology is expected to support or enable independent living by older adults. This raises …

Background: With the rapid population ageing that is occurring world-wide, there is
increasing interest in “smart home” technologies that can assist older adults to continue …