Trans-NIH/Interagency Workshop on the Use and Development of Assistive Technology for the Aging Population and People with Chronic Disabilities

Executive Summary As baby boomers age, the nation’s elderly population continues to grow. A majority of these individuals will continue to live in their own home. Meeting this societal need requires a new generation of research that addresses the complexity of supporting the quality of life and independence of a vast, diverse and aging population. New technologies could potentially allow older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes longer, reduce health care costs, enhance their quality of life, and provide needed support to independent caregivers.