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As more and more Baby Boomers are growing into their senior years, technology applications are being developed and marketed to increase their ability to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. This article reviews currently available devices and products that are intended to meet home safety needs of the elderly. The purpose of the article to share with nurses who care for elderly patients and their families some of the products and services that are currently available. Data regarding acceptability and efficacy of these products are still needed.
随着越来越多的婴儿潮一代步入老年,为了提高他们在自己家中尽可能长时间保持独立的能力,正在开发和销售技术应用。本文回顾了目前可用的旨在满足老年人家庭安全需求的设备和产品。本文的目的是与照顾老年患者及其家人的护士分享一些目前可用的产品和服务。这些产品的可接受性和疗效的数据仍然是需要的。