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Independent Living

Q3 2025

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Assistive Technologies for Older Adults

The United States – and the world itself – is aging. The share of the US population age 65+ is expected to reach 21% by the year 2030. At the same time, the medical and senior care industries are going through a staffing crisis – there are not enough professionals to care for the senior population, and family members are challenged to fill the gap. This report examines the market for independent living solutions for seniors, understanding the demand dynamics, preferences, and challenges faced by two key demographics – family caregivers and seniors themselves.

It examines seniors demand for independence and willingness to engage with independent living solutions, family caregivers’ awareness of and level of interest in independent living solutions, preferred information sources and market channels, and demand for tested solutions – including smart home devices and systems, medical alerts and fall detection, mobility aids, home modifications, and community-based services. It identifies barriers to adoption and suggests ways to mitigate these barriers.

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Executive Summary

Family Caregivers of Older Adults (Age 65+)

Loved One’s Residence by Caregiver Type

Family Caregiver Reported Adoption of Assistive Living Technologies and Solutions for Older Adults

Family Caregiver Purchase Intentions for Assistive Technologies

Initial Discovery Sources for Assistive Technologies

Purchase Channel for Assistive Technologies

Key Decision Maker for Assistive Technology Purchase

Interest In Smart Amenities by Age

Willingness to Pay for Smart Amenity Package

Annual Market Opportunity by Age Bracket ($B)

Market Sizing

Family Caregivers of Older Adults (Age 65+)

Loved One’s Independence

Age of Loved One

Loved One’s Level of Independence by Their Age

Residence Type of Loved One

Family Caregiver Relationship to the Person Receiving Care

Loved One’s Residence by Caregiver Type

Loved One’s Independence by Residence Type

Caregiver of Older Adult Age Distribution

New Technology Adoption Among Family Caregivers

Frequency of Care Provided for Older Adult Living Outside Family Caregiver’s Home

Adoption of Family Caregiver Solutions

Number of Technologies Used

Number of Technologies by Degree of Independence

Use of Assistive Technologies Among Older Adults

Use of Care Professionals

Use of Assistive Technologies by Age of Loved One

Use of Care Professionals

Use of Assistive Technologies by Level of Independence

Overlap in Adoption of Assistive Technologies

Residence Type of Loved One

Buyer Demand and Purchase Channels

Trends in Caregiver Familiarity with Assistive Technologies

Among Those with Loved One Age 50+

Family Caregiver Familiarity with Assistive Technologies

Initial Discovery Sources for Assistive Technologies

Family Caregiver Purchase Intentions for Assistive Technologies

Likelihood of Family Caregiver Purchasing Assistive Living Technology by Age of Loved One

Barriers to Adoption of Assistive Technologies

Purchase Channel for Assistive Living Technologies

Primary Decision-Maker When Purchasing Assistive Technologies and Solutions

Triggers for Family Caregiver Purchase of Assistive Technologies

Net Promoter Score for Assistive Living Technologies

Serving Older Adults

Interest In Smart Amenities by Age

Willingness to Pay for Smart Amenity Package

Annual Market Opportunity by Age Bracket ($B)

Interest in Smart Amenities Among Those 65+

Impact of Attitudes on Smart Amenity Interest Among Those 65+

Emergency Alert Adoption by Age Group

Features Included with Emergency Alert Device/Service by Age Group

Demand for Assistive Technologies Among Older Adults

Willingness to Personally Use Solution for Oneself, If Needed

Key Factors Differentiating Tested Solutions

Barriers to Personal Use of Tested Solutions

Telehealth and PERS Adoption

Use of Telehealth Among Older Adults (2019-2025)

Use of Telehealth Modalities Among Seniors

Adoption of Emergency Alert Devices/Services by Family Caregivers of Older Adults

Features Included with Emergency Alert Device/Service

Connected Health/Medical Device Adoption by Age of Respondents

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