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Smartphone Apps for 'Aging in Place'

A roundup of helpful apps for caregivers and seniors living independently

by: Marc Saltzman, from: AARP, June 1, 2011

En Español | "Independent living," "nonassisted living" or "aging in place" more or less mean the same thing: staying in your own home as long as you're able, as opposed to moving to a health care environment. Today, high-tech monitoring systems and other gadgets are helping seniors age in place, independently and comfortably, while giving their family greater peace of mind. … Back to Article

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