Recent research from MIT Age Lab, sponsored by Hartford Funds, highlighted 5 Ways Tech Will Change Retirement:
- Technology-Driven Transportation Will Help Us Stay Mobile
- It Will Be Easier to Work and Earn Income Longer
- We’ll Be Better Able to Maintain Our Social Network as We Age.
- Apps to Help Us Age in Place
- Technology Will Monitor Our Health at Home
We’re honored to be recognized as a leader in the helping older adults stay mobile and, as a result, age in place. According to MIT Age Lab:
Cars are increasingly offering automated features such as parking assistance, collision prevention, and lane-departure warnings that can extend the driving capabilities for aging drivers. But when driving is no longer an option, ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft may be a solution by providing on-demand transportation through free smartphone apps. They can also provide flexible employment as we age; Uber has stated that some of their most popular drivers are retirees. And while not yet available, Google and major car manufacturers are in the process of developing and testing driverless cars that could offer independence to those who would otherwise be unable to drive.
Checkout the full directory Apps, Sites & Devices Changing the Way We Age that features GoGoGrandparent and many others, including:
Housing
- Roommates4Boomers: Helps find the ideal housing situation. Boomer roommates are cutting expenses, boosting their social connections, increasing their safety, and building support systems.
- Silvernest: Renting your extra space empowers you to stay in your home while earning extra income and enjoying companionship.
- Airbnb: Opens the door to the world’s most interesting places to stay; a simple way to earn money from extra space in your home.
Grocery Delivery Apps
- Blue Apron: Provides all the ingredients needed to make a delicious meal in exactly the right proportions.
- Amazonfresh: Next-day and early morning delivery of fresh groceries, everyday essentials, neighborhood products, and Amazon.com items.
- Instacart: Get groceries delivered to your door in one hour. Shop online from stores such as Whole Foods and Costco.
Meal Delivery Apps
- Chef for Seniors: Professional chefs bring fresh ingredients and cook healthy meals right in your home.
- DoorDash: Get lunch and dinner delivered from your favorite restaurants right to your doorstep with one easy click.
- Yelp Eat24: Make food happen pretty much wherever you are.
- GrubHub: Free online ordering from restaurants near you.
Apps to Get Things Done Around the House
- Hello Alfred: Get ready for life without chores. Sign up and never worry again about grocery shopping, dry cleaning, laundry, and house cleaning.
- TaskRabbit: Get more done in less time so you can focus on the things you really love. From house cleaning and organization, to moving, deliveries, and handyman jobs, they’ll take care of all your chores and errands, and help you be more productive every day.
- Thumbtack: From house painting to personal training, they bring the right pros to you.
