Parks Associates

Panelists and speakers explored the use and adoption of technology for senior living at the Seniors and Caretakers: Living Independently event.

While connected thermostats and fitness trackers are a good start toward smart communities, Parks Associates Senior Director Jennifer Kent says consumers expect many digital health devices to be reimbursed or provided by public or industry stakeholders.

According to a new report from Parks Associates, ownership of digital health and wellness devices in the United States -- especially fitness trackers -- is steadily climbing.

Like all populations, the population of seniors in the United States is changing.

Some 23 percent of US broadband households said they are concerned about privacy and security when using connected health devices.

More than 40 percent of US broadband households are interested in receiving medical alerts via a smartphone or another connected platform, according to a report from Parks Associates.

Fitbit Surge Sixty million US households will own at least one connected fitness tracker by the end of 2019, according to a report from research firm Parks Associates.

The global revenues for smartphone-connected fitness tracking devices and equipment will grow from $2 billion in 2014 to $5.

A wearable device with an emergency button, from Lifecomm.

According to research firm Parks Associates the number of doctor-patient video consultations in the US will almost triple over the next year.