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Imagine - the Future of Aging
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The way we care for seniors today cannot scale to meet
the looming age wave, and before long we’ll face a fullblown
national crisis. We have an obligation to our parents—indeed to the next generation
of seniors—to ensure they get the best possible care and that they receive it in a place they
want to call home. What we need is a national strategic plan—one that brings together leaders
from industry, government, health care, research, and consumer advocacy—to prepare
for the aging of our population.
New technology solutions offer great promise to improve quality of care while reducing healthcare costs. Technology already has transformed our lives—from email to MP3s and from
online shopping to cell phones. It is time now for technology to transform the experience of
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| Fortunately, exciting new technologies coming in the next 5-10 years offer the potential to dramatically improve the quality of care we can provide. We can and must make it happen through vision, leadership, and national commitment to prepare for the demographic and economic changes that will
inevitably transform our swiftly aging planet. |
Imagine - the Future of Aging
This first video will give you a glimpse,
through the eyes of one family, of what the future of aging could look like with help from
developing technologies that are possible, practical, and affordable.
Watch Video (18.43MB) | Watch Video (37.92MB)
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Transforming an Aging Nation
In this second video, you’ll hear industry experts describe how these technologies can potentially improve health care, preserve independence and ensure quality of life for seniors.
Watch Video (11.97MB) | Watch Video (13.41MB)
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Video Introductory Guide
This discussion guide, designed specifically for aging services providers, describes the technologies shown in the video and offers suggestions of ways to use this powerful media tool.
Read the Introductory Guide
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c) Copyright 2006 American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, all rights reserved. This work is for personal use only and cannot be reproduced, broadcast or presented to an audience without the prior written permission of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
The generous support of the following donors,
sponsors and members is gratefully acknowledged
INTEL CORPORATION
PFIZER MEDICAL HUMANITIES INITIATIVE
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Additional funding by
DIAKON LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES
BRIGGS CORPORATION
With additional support by
ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES, INC.
AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE WEST
ERICKSON RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF HOMES FOR THE AGING
FRONT PORCH
THE HEBREW HOME FOR THE AGED AT RIVERDALE
LUTHERAN HOMES OF MICHIGAN
MASONICARE
METROPOLITAN JEWISH HEALTH SYSTEM
MINNESOTA HEALTH & HOUSING ALLIANCE
OTTERBEIN HOMES
PACIFIC RETIREMENT SERVICES
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGES OF MICHIGAN
SEARS METHODIST RETIREMENT SERVICES
Special thanks to
MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FUND
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