Seniors are getting more connected: still, a 2014 study from Doro revealed a large portion of them wished to be assisted to use the Internet and new technologies. Aeticom took an interest into the different ways seniors use the Internet. Here follows a summary of their 2014 study called “The use of the Internet by […]
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In Canada, caregivers make up 30% of the workforce: 5.6 millions of employees are caregivers for a total of 8.1 millions caregivers in the country (30% of the population). Most caregivers work full-time. Nevertheless, 1 person out of 2 thinks declaring themselves a caregiver to their employer can damage their career.
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1.3 million According to the Swiss study company Sorean Research, 1,3 million people could be saved by 2020 thanks to health wearable devices. 700.000 could be saved thanks to health connected objects used in hospitals to monitor a patient’s health state in real time. Moreover: An increased surveillance of patients with heart diseases could save
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Worldwide, nearly 36 million people suffer from Alzheimer or a related dementia. Although the diagnosis of Alzheimer is simpler and more reliable than it used to be, a diseased person can still need assistance to take meals. Meals are supposed to be relaxing moments; however, the caregiver can face difficulties. The person needing help can
11 million For the first time in history, the number of people aged 65 years or over has exceeded 11 million, according to Age UK. Additionally: There are over 22.7 million people aged 50 years and over (over a third of the total population of the United Kingdom). Nearly 14.7 million people in the UK
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