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Emerging Technologies to Support an Aging Population

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This report explores innovations that have the potential to improve quality of life for Americans who live with physical or cognitive burdens due to aging or disability. The report identifies six opportunities for emerging technologies to help Americans live longer, healthier, and more independent lives. These six areas are: Key activities of daily living, Cognition, Communication and social connectivity, Personal mobility, Transportation, and Access to healthcare.
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Task Force on Research and Development for Technology to Support Aging Adults
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National Science and Technology Council
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