Half of the technology sold to older adults right now is nonsense with a nice font — and the other half is quietly the biggest change in aging in place in a generation. In this episode, retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist Esther Kane walks through the 2026 tools that actually earn their plug, from motion-activated lighting and cameraless radar fall sensors to automatic pill dispensers, plus three fixes that cost nothing at all. She covers what changes when memory loss is part of the picture, and the one question that separates safety from surveillance before a device ever comes out of the box. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more practical tips and resources on aging in place safely.