OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Cover Story Home-based services are getting a boost from new technologies. We are seeing the emergence of “smart homes” that allow more people to stay at home, which is increasing the market for home-based services. And, while smart home technologies bring an inherent conflict between consumer independence and consumer privacy — it appears they are here to stay. Technology at Work Smart homes are a type of assistive technology, which includes all kinds of low-tech to high-tech devices and environmental modifications that can help an individual live . . .

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Cover Story Home-based services are getting a boost from new technologies. We are seeing the emergence of “smart homes” that allow more people to stay at home, which is increasing the market for home-based services. And, while smart home technologies bring an inherent conflict between consumer independence and consumer privacy — it appears they are here to stay. Technology at Work Smart homes are a type of assistive technology, which includes all kinds of low-tech to high-tech devices and environmental modifications that can help an individual live . . .