Healthcare IT Answers – Thoughtful Tech for Seniors: Meeting the Unique Needs of Aging Americans

Thoughtful Tech for Seniors: Meeting the Unique Needs of Aging Americans

By John Bou, COO and Co-Founder, Modio Health
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The United States faces a profound challenge as our senior population grows at an unprecedented rate, with estimates projecting a doubling of Americans aged 65 and older to 80 million by 2040. This demographic shift is expected to intensify the strain on healthcare resources and exacerbate the provider shortage. There is an opportunity here for technology to help aging Americans and providers better face the demands of our aging population — but only if we can be smart about how it is applied.

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