Technology is now helping seniors to live independently at home.
Cox and Manuel Builders recently demonstrated a “Connected Independence” Smart Home experience in the new Ville De Côte Gelèe subdivision in Broussard. Demonstrations included a virtual reality platform to help seniors to combat isolation, telemedicine technology that allows patients to connect with their doctors remotely, and a variety of voice-activated, hands-free devices to make life easier.
The home featured more than 60 Internet-connected devices that help seniors live independently. Some of the devices featured in the home include an automatic pill dispenser; a handset landline telephone that makes sound easier to understand; a garbage can that also creates shopping lists; and an electronic pet feeder.
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