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What happens when fashion innovation meets senior care needs? A quiet revolution is transforming daily life for older adults and their caregivers.

The latest episode of the Aging in Place Directory podcast dives deep into the world of adaptive clothing and wearable technology – not as gadgets for the tech-obsessed, but as dignity-preserving tools for seniors with mobility challenges.

The conversation extends beyond clothing to examine how wearable technology serves as a lifeline for aging in place. Unlike mainstream fitness trackers, senior-focused wearables offer fall detection, health monitoring, and caregiver communication that provide both safety and peace of mind. Most exciting is the emergence of smart adaptive clothing that combines easy-dressing features with health monitoring capabilities – shirts with magnetic closures that track heart rate or socks that monitor circulation for diabetic neuropathy detection.

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