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Senior Care Tech Presents $279 Billion Opportunity

Technology is at the forefront of senior living solutions, from next generation remote health monitoring apps to wearables that can detect and predict falls among seniors.The need for these innovative solutions are expected to boom over the next few years, with the total market opportunity estimated to be $279 billion, according to a recent study from AARP and Parks Associates.

From the article "Senior Care Tech Presents $279 Billion Opportunity" by  Kourtney Liepelt.
 

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