Clinicians Recommend Digital Tools To Support Independence

Jenna Congdon reports in JMIR on 24 February 2026 that clinicians should use wearables, smart-home devices, and digital monitoring to extend independent living for older adults. The piece details technologies—fall-detection AI, cardiovascular wearables, smart pill dispensers, and smart locks—and profiles James Giordani and Ask Kevin’s consumer tech support model. It emphasizes clinician-led assessment, affordability, interoperability, and ongoing tech assistance to align tools with patient goals and reduce preventable harm.