Aging US Consumers Looking for Connected Health Tech: Parks

Over 14 million U.S. internet households have used independent living technology, such as personal emergency response systems, medical alert systems or a smart home device, Parks Associates said Tuesday. Some 54% of U.S. internet households have a connected health device and are looking for new integrated technology for communication and fall detection, plus safety notifications for fire, water and gas detection, Parks said. The connected health industry needs to “reimagine the role that smart home devices, security devices, and other in-home devices play for those wishing to age in place and provide solutions that are insightful, interoperable, and preventative,” said Andy Droney, ADT senior director-health and innovation programs, who will participate in Parks’ virtual Connected Health Summit Thursday.