Building Bionic Seniors

Posted on | October 26, 2009 | No Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at one of tomorrow’s news stories in ALFA Update. 

A wide array of scientific advances are helping people live longer lives, reports CNN.com, and now specific technologies – ranging from highly responsive and effective artificial hips and knees to senior-friendly Nintendo Wii games – may start contributing to the average U.S. life expectancy, which recently hit an all-time high of 77.9 years.

Plus, advancements in transferring donated tissue is enabling a relatively new surgical technique call biological scaffolding. The procedure appears to optimize the body’s ability to accept and respond to artificial joints and other surgical procedures. See the CNN.com report:

How might these strategies affect future care strategies for senior living providers?

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