Helping the Elderly Stay in Their Own Homes

The increase in the number of elderly people and in life expectancy is leading to tremendous growth in the world population. In fact, the United Nations (UN) claims that the increase in the population of over 65-year-olds is going to become one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century. This will have consequences on almost all sectors of society. When people get older, their abilities deteriorate in one way or another. For this reason, we sometimes need alternatives to make life easier for the elderly, particularly those who want to stay in their own homes. According to…