As the trend to “age-in-place” continues, and many seniors determine that moving to a facility or retirement community is not for them, there remains the challenge of ensuring that supports are in place for community-dwelling seniors, especially as physical or cognitive impairments mount and family caregivers are far away. New research out of the University of Surrey underscores what many have already found: that new home-based sensors and technologies can allow remote monitoring of older individuals, even those with dementia so that they can continue residing independently in their homes. Read more about this new research Here. In fact, there is a website specifically devoted to this phenomenon- Aging In Place Technology Watch– that highlights innovative products to help seniors continue living in their homes. Take a look at this recent post discussing four types of technology that can remotely monitor caregiving Here. What’s less clear, however, is whether older individuals gladly accept this kind of remote monitoring. There is no doubt that the privacy of the senior takes a back seat to all of the sensors and monitors that, while well-intentioned, can capture every move someone makes in their home. Is the peace of mind that long-distance caregivers may feel worth the invasion of privacy? For an interesting (and humorous) take on this trade-off, check-out the comments of Robert Caro writing in Tech-Enhanced Life, and make sure to watch the accompanying video, Here.