Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Upgraded
Assistance
A need for efficiency prompts high-tech methods of elderly support.
2.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Upgraded Assistance trend?
Upgraded Assistance: With aging often resulting in a natural decline of physical functions, seniors are looking to more technologically efficient methods of assistance to make ailments less cumbersome. Aiming to enhance supportive devices such as walkers and canes with more efficiency, boomers are turning to high-tech adjustments to elevate the overall performance. This speaks to a desire to not just mimic regular function, but surpass it.
Trend themes
Themes within the Upgraded Assistance trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Tech-Enhanced Mobility Aids
Innovative technology can elevate the performance and safety of mobility aids for the elderly, such as incorporating GPS trackers or ultrasonic sensors.
02
Reconfigurable Assistive Devices
Assistive devices with adjustable configurations, such as the Stick 1/2, provide practical and economical alternatives to traditional mobility aids.
03
Multi-Functional Walking Sticks
Walking sticks, such as the Trinity, that offer additional functions like a camera tripod, cater to the needs of elderly who enjoy outdoor activities.
Industry implications
What the Upgraded Assistance trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare
Innovative products and services for seniors that promote health and wellness.
For
Assistive Technology
Product and service development for assistive technology and devices aimed to support mobility and independence for the elderly.
For
Recreation & Leisure
The development of products and services that offer recreational and leisurely activities suited for elderly individuals.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Upgraded Assistance
Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 44%, freshness 8%.
Popularity35%
Activity44%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z (not a primary audience)
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Upgraded Assistance trend
6 featured examples from Jan 15, 2013 to Apr 9, 2014CategoryTech
Trekking Photographer Canes
The Trinity Two-in-One is a Multitasking Tool for the Artistic Hiker
Companies in the outdoor recreation industry can take advantage of the trend of outdoor photography by designing and offering innovative products that meet the specific needs of h…
CategoryLife-Stages
Safety-Improving Mobility Aids
The Sentry Scientific Walker is Turning Heads at CES 2014
The healthcare industry can explore opportunities to develop innovative mobility aids with advanced safety features for elderly individuals.
CategoryLife-Stages
Reconfigurable Walking Canes
The Stick 1/2 Can Be Kept Retracted or Withdrawn to Make a Crutch
The mobility assistance industry can explore innovative designs to create reconfigurable canes and crutches that improve accessibility and convenience for users.
CategoryArt & Design
Light Up White Canes
Sign by Shruti Nivas Glows Green or Red Depending on Actions
The assistive technology industry can explore the development of smart devices that enhance the safety and accessibility of visually impaired individuals.
CategoryLifestyle
Hi-Tech White Canes
The Eye Stick by Kim Tae-Jin Uses Ultrasonic Sensors
Companies that build assistive technology can explore the use of ultrasonic sensors and Bluetooth technology to improve mobility aids for people with disabilities.
CategoryLife-Stages
GPS-Equipped Walking Canes
This Device Comes with a Built-In Tracker to Help Ensure Elderly Safety
GPS trackers can be integrated into assistive devices and mobility aids for elderly care and rehabilitation, leveraging the rise of telemedicine.
