Jan 8, 2026
Emily Almond

How tech is catering to the elderly and caregivers

How tech is catering to the elderly and caregivers

At CES 2020, tech's biggest trade show, it was heartening to see that the tech industry is paying attention to the needs of the elderly and the younger people who provide care for the elderly.

I've paid attention to this since my 86-year-old mother has severe dementia and lives in a memory care home in Silicon Valley. For years, I couldn't find any technology that she could handle or that could make my life easier. But I'm happy to see that many tech companies now get it. Our generation is about to be overwhelmed with caregiving tasks for the elderly, and we need some help.

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Updated January 12, 2026