Smart tech for the eldery: Business opportunities
Like with any business opportunity, it’s important to consider what your own skill-set is and how it might be applied to this trend, or combination of trends. If you do work in the tech world, or have knowledge of it, then now might be the perfect time to turn your attention to products that specifically suit elderly people in need of care. Likewise, if you work in the care industry, it might be time to think about how tech solutions could increase your offering, as well as the lifestyles or comfort of those that you work with.
From general comfort and safety, to automated entertainment, there are a number of unique products that can help the elderly. Changing the thermostat or setting a cooking timer may not seem like huge tasks for a younger generation, but it can be an obstacle once you’ve grown old. Apps and tools exist right now, or are well within reach, to be put into homes to help with this, and with the other things that can make tough in old age.
Security too, is becoming increasingly ‘smart’, with cameras and doorbells hooking up to apps that simplify any number of manual tasks.
You can also think about the recent rise in apps designed to connect doctors with patients remotely. There are a number of applications for this kind of product that can be tailored specifically to older people, whether it’s taking regular check-ups online or using an online prescription delivery service to remove the need for unnecessary, and possibly difficult, journeys.
Also consider the rise in smart solutions to age-old problems. If you have an elderly relative that you want to take care of, companies like PPP Taking Care and CanaryCare use a combination of tech and expert staff to make sure that elderly people get the help they need, whenever they need it.
Take a look at the list below for a few ideas of jobs that you might want to get into; you don’t need to be a tech whizz for all of them, and you may be surprised at how accessible some of that could be.
- Smart-home designer or creator
- Smart-home installation service
- Online care services
- Home monitoring business
This list is by no means exhaustive, so have a think about your skills and qualifications and see what might be applicable for you.
via https://www.AiUpNow.com/ by Bryn Glover, Khareem Sudlow
