From touchless faucets to voice-controlled lights, technology is making it possible for seniors to age in place

Tech can be a potential great enhancer of the features in homes and address some of the gaps, beyond just touchless faucets, activity monitors and voice-controlled lights. — Image by gstudioimagen on Freepik

Mel Washburn is a former firefighter, professor and litigation attorney. Whether fighting fires in a building, a classroom, or the courtroom, he realized once he retired that 90% of his social life had revolved around work.

Washburn, 77, knew he needed to find a way to build a social network in retirement. Washburn also knew that he and his wife, Pam, 75, wanted to continue living independently in their own home.