# Senior-Friendly Wearables The Omate Wherecom S3 Android Smart Watch is Designed for the Elderly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-smart-watch References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/omate-wherecom-s3-seniors-smartwatch/43370/) & [omate](http://www.omate.com/omate_S3.html) The Omate Wherecom S3 might look like a standard [Android smart watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-watch-3), but the device is actually designed to help seniors stay connected to their loved ones on a constant basis. Running a slimmed down version of the traditional Android OS, the Omate Wherecom S3 allows wearers to call for help, receive a call and even be reminded when it's medication time. Built-in GPS helps family members keep track of how a person is doing, where they're going and effectively locate them if they need a ride or become lost. The number of [elderly consumers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sensor1) is on the rise with the population of people over the age of 60 set to hit new highs in the coming decades. This notion is being considered by a variety of different brands as they look to develop products for an aging consumer base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Senior-friendly Wearables:** Opportunity to create wearable devices specifically designed for the elderly population, with features like monitoring, communication, and reminders. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating healthcare technology solutions for seniors, such as wearables that monitor health and provide assistance. - **Telecommunications:** There is potential for telecom companies to develop communication devices tailored for seniors, offering features like emergency calling and location tracking. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the growing market of elderly consumers by designing smart devices with intuitive interfaces and functionalities for their specific needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simply Designed Smart Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doro-watch.md) - [Fall-Detecting Smart Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilehelp-smart.md) - [Supportive Senior Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcarewatch-241.md) - [Connected Elderly Care Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patronus.md) - [Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeline-canada.md) - [IoT-Based Elderly Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokosmart.md) - [Senior-Focused Wearable Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepredict.md) - [Child-Friendly Safety Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gizmo-watch-3-adventure.md) - [Cellular Child-Targeted Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplora-xgo3.md)