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Independent Living

Q1 2014

Industry Report

Independent Living At Home: Second Edition

This report examines the market of independent living technology and solutions that assist the elderly and frail to live a safe, healthy, and memorable life in their home. It covers specifically solutions such as PERS, medication management, home activity sensors, and location-assistance technology. The report provides a five-year forecast of the senior care technology market in major countries: the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

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The Bottom Line

1.0        Report Summary

1.1        Purpose of Report

1.2        Scope of Report

1.3        Research Approach

2.0        Overview of Eldercare Market in Major Countries

2.1        Eldercare in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and China

2.1.1     The U.S. Eldercare Market

2.1.2     Canadian Eldercare Market

2.1.3     The U.K. Eldercare Market

2.1.4     Chinese Eldercare Market

2.2        The Elderly and Their Caregivers: U.S. Consumer Data

3.0        Analysis of Independent Living Solution Market

3.1        Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)

3.2        Medication Management Solutions

3.3        Home Safety and Activity Sensors

3.4        GPS and Location Assistance Solutions

4.0        Technology Standards for Independent Living Solutions

4.1        802.15.4/ZigBee

4.2        Z-Wave

4.3        Bluetooth

4.4        Wi-Fi and Mobile Broadband

5.0        Market Forecasts

5.1        Market Drivers and Barriers

5.2        Forecast Methodology

5.3        Forecast of Independent Living Technology Adopters

5.4        Forecasts of Independent Living Solution Revenues and Product Shipments

6.0        Market Implications and Recommendations

7.0        Appendix

7.1        Definitions and Acronyms

7.2        Company Index

Companies Interviewed and Researched
Average Annual Cost of Long-Term and Home Care Services in the U.S.
Home Care Goals from the Health Council of Canada
Primary Concerns about Aging Parents Living at Home
Care-giving Activities: Types and Frequency
Caregivers’ Experience with Digital Tools
Current and Future Caregivers’ Interest in Digital Tools
Top PERS Service Providers’ Estimated Market Shares (2013, U.S. Market)
Estimated PERS Monitoring Station Shipments (2009-2013, U.S. Market)
Estimated PERS Product Brand Market Share (2012, U.S. Market)
Leading PERS Service Providers and OEM Brands
Medication Reminder Apps and Solutions
Technology and Service Providers of Monitored Pill Dispensers
Home Safety and Activity Monitoring Service Providers
Providers of GPS and Location Assistance Solutions for the Elderly
Five Networking Standards: ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Broadband
Methodology to Estimate PERS Product Shipment Volume
The U.S. Market: Independent Living Solution Adopter Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
The Canadian Market: Independent Living Solution Adopter Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
The U.K. Market: Independent Living Solution Adopter Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
Total Independent Living Solution Adopter Forecasts by Country (U.S., Canada, U.K., 2013-2018)
The U.S. Market: Independent Living Service Revenue Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
The Canadian Market: Independent Living Service Revenue Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
The U.K. Market: Independent Living Service Revenue Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
Total Independent Living Service Revenue Forecasts by Country (U.S., Canada, U.K., 2013-2018)
The U.S. Market: Independent Living Product Shipment Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
The Canadian Market: Independent Living Product Shipment Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
The U.K. Market: Independent Living Product Shipment Forecasts by Category (2013-2018)
Total Independent Living Product Shipment Forecasts by Country (U.S., Canada, U.K., 2013-2018)

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