Resources & Insights
Articles, data, and practical guides for families and organizations navigating the future of aging technology.
Meet Our Contributors
Dr. Melissa Mansfield
PhD, NAPG-C · Founder & CEO, GTG
Aging technology, AI ethics, family caregiving, and aging in place.
Dr. Nadine Webering
MD · Medical Advisor, GTG · Neurologist & Ayurvedic Physician
Brain health, neurology of aging, and the clinical side of technology adoption.
Insights & Perspectives
From the desk of The Gerontechnology Group
One blog, two voices. Each post clearly tagged by author with a photo. Dr. Melissa Mansfield writes about technology, aging in place, AI ethics, and family caregiving. Dr. Nadine Webering writes about brain health, neurology, and the clinical side of aging. Occasional coauthored posts bring both perspectives together in one piece.
The Future of Aging Is Already Here — and It Lives at Home
The numbers do not lie. Nearly 9 out of every 10 Americans receiving Medicaid long-term care are aging where they want to be.
What the Aging Field Got Wrong About AI Ethics — And How to Fix It
Gerontologists need to lead the AI ethics conversation before someone else does. A rallying call for the aging field to claim its rightful seat at the table before the technology shaping older adults’ lives is designed without them.
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Receiving Medicaid Long-Term Care Are at Home
Home-based care grew 13% from 2019–2023 while nursing facility use dropped 18%. Here’s what that means for families.
Dr. Melissa Mansfield
Dr. Melissa Mansfield
Meet P.A.L.S. Pet Awareness for Living Safely
Helping older adults and their pets stay safely together at home. Privacy-first fall prevention that honors the bond instead of removing it.
Explore the Data
Explore our free, interactive U.S. Medicaid LTSS Data Dashboard. Built for families, organizations, and technology innovators navigating the future of aging.
Guides & Downloads
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Any Technology for an Aging Loved One
A practical, evidence-based checklist that helps families evaluate any aging-in-place technology before making a decision.
The Dignity-Centered AI Evaluation Framework (DCAEF)
The six pillars that determine whether an AI product truly serves older adults, applied in every organizational consultation.
Getting Started with Aging-in-Place Technology: A Family Guide
A step-by-step guide for families who are just beginning to explore technology options for an aging loved one at home.
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