With older adults still sheltering in place, the risk of prolonged loneliness and social isolation is high. Improved digital literacy isn’t just helping them stay connected and engaged, but enabling other aspects of everyday life, from shopping and entertainment to managing finances and healthcare.

Cox Communications have revealed the "Cox Connected Independence" smart home, a tech-heavy house designed to assist seniors in their day-to-day lives. As populations continue to age, older people are looking to technology to provide them with an improved quality of life.

Having relied on video-calling to curb loneliness during the lockdown, over-65s in Germany found themselves embracing the digital world. And thanks to this increase in tech use, this age group has become more open to what the internet has to offer, creating opportunities for brands to expand their reach.

Digital solutions to problems such as isolation, a lack of mobility, and ill health are enabling older people to live well for longer in their own homes. Yet while many Boomers and Seniors and striving to become tech-savvy, what kinds of domestic gadgets do these cohorts want and need?