A revealing U.S. News & World Report survey found that among seniors who don't use assistive technologies, 70% simply "don't feel they need them yet." This perception challenge far outweighs concerns about cost (16%) or fears of lost independence (14%).
For senior caregivers, this highlights a critical question: How do you shift the conversation from reactive emergency response to proactive lifestyle enhancement? Rather than waiting for seniors to feel they "need" a solution, likely after a fall or medical emergency, perhaps the focus should be on how PERS technology can enhance independence and quality of life before a crisis occurs.
Here are more stats from the survey you can use to bolster that argument: “The majority of survey respondents said that the use of such technologies improved their quality of life. More than half of respondents in 2023 said it made them feel more independent (55%), while others said it made them feel safer (47%), and healthier (33%). In 2024, more respondents (32%) felt that these tools gave them greater mobility compared to one year earlier (20%).”
