Category
Life-Stages
Constructible Franchises
Trend cluster
Category
Geriatric
Tech
Digital integration lends an upgrade to the world of seniors.
2.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Geriatric Tech trend?
Geriatric Tech: With 60% of 50 to 64-year-olds on a social network, the aging consumer of today is encouraged to continue the digital progress with geriatric-tailored devices. This speaks not only to the span of digital integration into daily life, but the redefinition of what it means to age, as more seniors demand products that stimulate them mentally, but accommodate them physically.
Trend themes
Themes within the Geriatric Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Geriatric-Tailored Tech
Seniors are demanding products that stimulate them mentally, but accommodate them physically, leading to the development of geriatric-tailored tech.
02
Wearable Health Technology
The wearable device industry is expanding to include health and wellness applications like wearables for the elderly.
03
3D Printing for Healthcare
3D printing is revolutionizing healthcare by developing more efficient, personalized medical devices, such as 3D printed artificial heart membranes.
Industry implications
What the Geriatric Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Elderly Care
There is a rising need for elderly care solutions, including specialized technology that could improve the quality of seniors’ lives.
For
Medical Technology
Medical technology companies could take advantage of the expanding industry for geriatric-tailored and wearable health tech to develop new products to meet seniors’ needs.
For
Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies utilizing 3D printing technology could develop a range of medical devices and technologies that are more efficient, precise, and personalized for seniors’ use.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Geriatric Tech
Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 25%, freshness 8%.
Popularity52%
Activity25%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z (not a primary audience)
- Millennial (not a primary audience)
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Geriatric Tech trend
7 featured examples from Jan 2, 2012 to Mar 9, 2014CategoryLife-Stages
Projected Chess Sets
TEPOS is Hi-Tech Entertainment Designed for the Elderly
The TEPOS system highlights the need for innovative entertainment solutions catered specifically for the elderly, presenting an opportunity for the senior entertainment industry t…
CategoryTech
Senior Citizen Cellphones
The Edd Phone by Anurag Sarda Brings Modern Communication to the Elderly
The Edd Phone by Anurag Sarda highlights the need for mobile phone manufacturers to design and produce devices specifically tailored to the needs and preferences of senior citizen…
CategoryLife-Stages
3D-Printed Heartbeat Regulators
These Artificial Heart 3D-Printed Membranes Could Save Your Life
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive advancements in biomedical engineering to develop groundbreaking technologies for improving heart health and personalized medical devices.
CategoryLife-Stages
Smartly Sensored Diapers
The Smart Diaper Sends Wireless Alerts You When it Needs Changing
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new smart diaper technology that can improve infant health and ease caregiver responsibilities.
CategoryTech
Smartphone Compatible Hearing Aids
These Smart Hearing Aids Will Help Users Stay Connected
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating smartphone compatibility and advanced features into hearing aids to enhance user experience and expand market reach.
CategoryLife-Stages
Accurate Microphone Hearings Aids
The ‘Wear’ is an Effective Portable Hearing Assistant
The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of wearable hearing assistants by developing innovative and fashionable devices that enhance the hearing experience.
CategoryLife-Stages
Future-Forward Walking Sticks
The Isowalk is Ergonomic and Features Wireless Connectivity
Creating innovative walking sticks with advanced features for rehabilitation and everyday use by the elderly.
