Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 21, 2022

Consider voice-enabled smart plugs, thermostats, audio books, traffic directions, weather, and news updates – and answers to questions that might matter about health, social connection, and personal safety. The future: Voice assistants will help mitigate growing social isolation of the oldest.

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JUNE 16, 2022

The chances that both categories will draw from the same labor pool seem unlikely. Some are relatively new entrants attempting to make care more effective and efficient in the home or in senior living, improve safety, provide engagement, or reduce social isolation of older adults in their homes.

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Nursing 139

Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 23, 2022

We might learn from the upcoming American Community Survey (ACS) data release which households have broadband connectivity, own a computer or other devices – down to a level of granularity that includes that rarely surveyed category, age 85+. And we may be able to examine age in relationship to tech ownership.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Worsening social isolation? We have never seen a world in which so many were so isolated from family, from friends, from activities, from healthcare. category tags: computers, internet and social networking , social isolation , Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health. What will close it? More training?

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Telehealth 140

Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 22, 2023

Social isolation has become an insidious problem among older adults. Additionally, lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60%. Five technology offerings to mitigate social isolation of older adults. category tags: social isolation , AgeTech , dementia care, cognitive decline

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Nursing 62

Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 15, 2020

Saving seniors from Covid-19 requires worsening isolation. In an article in the NY Times, Paula Span’s title said it all: Just What Older People Didn’t Need: More Isolation. These do not include, unfortunately, providing usable technologies to connect isolated seniors with families. What might they be to help with loneliness?

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Nursing 127

Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Social isolation of older adults – a problem and an opportunity. Isolation has produced an increase in mental health issues, loneliness and depression – and that would be for those who have a good grasp of what is going on – for those in long-term care , for those with dementia, unable to be hugged by family, it is far worse.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 27, 2020

Consider reimbursement for telehealth technologies , a wave of free engagement software, distribution of tablets to senior centers and Echo Dots to senior living , to remote care voice tech for high needs seniors and government-funded competition to combat social isolation. Thoughts welcome.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This month’s most obvious change was the introduction of Amazon CareHub , an Alexa app that can be used to help monitor potentially isolated older adults. Senior-focused groups saw ways devices were used to combat social isolation. category tags: digital health , Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , Boomer-Senior Tech Business.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Some other thoughts about 2023 tech trends: Remote (health) care technology should add socialization. Or Alexa Together will move beyond remote monitoring towards mitigating social isolation (as its name implies). category tags: IoT and home monitoring , vehicle/transportation technology-services. Check it out !].

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Nursing 136

Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Five technologies to mitigate social isolation. Social isolation has become an insidious problem among older adults. Additionally, lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60%. You probably think, well that must be good, because those landlines cost as much as $55/month.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 9, 2020

Fear and isolation permeate all 'older' segments. Not much chance to mitigate the isolation from family in locked-down nursing homes or assisted living. Vendors could use their unsold inventory from 2019 first half and donate it to senior living communities, senior centers and social services organizations.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 1, 2023

Conversational agents and assistive robots: Systems that can provide social interaction, entertainment, or reminders 3. Sure, here are some more examples of AI-enabled portable devices and wearable intelligence for older adults: ElliQ: A voice-activated device that can provide social interaction, entertainment, reminders, and health tips 1.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 7, 2020

One expert offered his gloomy advice, carried beyond Florida via multiple TV networks : "One doctor emphasizes that there is no substitute for social distancing and hygiene. category tags: Aging , Seniors , social isolation , social media. Now, arriving at 70, they should be vigilant, cautious, anxious.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It took the combination of 73 million boomers, a pandemic emergency, and the sheer size of the aging population to transform a 2009 market niche into this 2021 market category worthy of investment-- less about products specifically designed for older adults as it is about the marketing of many existing offerings as useful to them. Learn more.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 18, 2020

The risks of isolation have negative impacts on physical and mental health. The benefits of social connection—the antidote—are clear. Solutions, like Megilla, provide social connections and purpose are needed now more than ever.'" category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , computers, internet and social networking.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 4, 2021

In years past, getting older adults online was a lower priority for senior advocates, social service agencies or healthcare organizations. Consider a few issues for starters: chronic health conditions, mobility limitations, stairs, snow/ice, driving, dangerous hills for walking, cognitive issues, and social isolation.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 9, 2021

During the 2020 pandemic peak of social isolation, the absence of voice tech in senior living became nearly intolerable – and companies like K4Connect and stepped up. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health , Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants.

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Telehealth 158

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Did you know that ‘social isolation’ has become a named baby boomer health condition spiking Medicare costs by an additional $134 per enrollee – tucked into the list that includes arthritis (+$117 of cost) and diabetes (+$270), source AARP? So aside from the fact that social isolation is, as of 2016, a billable diagnosis (who knew?),

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In addition, the system enables video calls from friends and relatives to be received through the television set, which can lessen feelings of isolation and improve mental wellness." Uniper Care is a leading provider of age-at-home, TV-based and mobile-based solution for care delivery and social engagement. Learn more at MedSign.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

As a busy September wound down, new announcements in the voice first category were of particular interest. New announcements in the voice first category were of particular interest. Also on the Argentum site is a product category listing. Read more. The boomer-and-beyond market has caught the eye of the tech industry.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 27, 2023

These virtual companions can also engage seniors in social interactions, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Social engagement and mental health support: AI-powered technologies can facilitate social interactions for seniors through virtual reality, video chat platforms, or social robots.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 6, 2020

Some pharmacy experts express concern about the pandemic’s side effects of isolation, job loss/loss income, medication costs, missed or unavailable doctor’s appointments, or issues with package delivery. In early 2020, focus sharpened on market categories of aging and caregiving.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What these individuals were not, however, is socially isolated, as many of today’s boomers may be. Population health data will help identify those at greatest risk of health issues and likely readmission to hospitals (see Figure 1 Table of Categories that may matter). . Figure 1: Table of technology categories that may matter.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

has isolated most in Zoom rooms and revealed decorating styles, bookshelves and intriguing wall art. Approaching the 20 th year in this job category, so let’s reflect. Industry analysts wear many hats, but the primary role is to understand and communicate about a particular category market of companies/players. OPINION ON.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 28, 2021

The buzz about broadband and older adults has grown louder since the start of the pandemic – which worsened social isolation for so many older adults. The report notes difficulty with financial and document management/editing – as well as limitations in using social networking and engagement technology.

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Telehealth 123

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The resulting gap exacerbated loneliness and isolation of seniors. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , Boomer-Senior Tech Business , social isolation , computers, internet and social networking. Was it due to a gap in ownership and available of devices ?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Public-private partnerships are forming to bring devices and products to older adults, now isolated for as much as 9 months. Technology was essential for many adults stuck at home during the pandemic, providing some social connection, access to online shopping, home delivery services, and requests for transportation. Will that help?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 19, 2018

Reviewing the past 10 years of blog posts ( from 2008 until 2018 ), in the beginning, consider the categories and innovations. To mitigate social isolation, for example, note the video phone and the printing mailbox. Categories persist, entrants may morph – but not as much as VCs might think. Attachment Size. pdf 909.71

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Consider a few issues for starters: chronic health conditions including mobility limitations, stairs, snow/ice, driving, dangerous hills for walking, cognitive issues, and social isolation. category tags: Boomer-Senior Tech Business , senior living , Home Care , Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). You get the idea.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 11, 2020

It may help to place this view in the tech context of social isolation and telehealth. Consider the hand-wringing that surfaced recently in that same time period about lack of access among the oldest that has contributed to social isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Streaming video? Searching for a good restaurant?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 2, 2020

category tags: Telehealth-mHealth-Voice Health , senior living , social isolation , SNF. ; Or the could move around a kiosk-style offered like that offered by iN2L that enables communication with families when none can enter a building. Feedback is welcome, either through posted comments or to laurie@ageinplacetech.com.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 10, 2019

It’s a given that hearing loss interferes with communication – which itself is a risk for social isolation – as well as fall risk and dementia. Given the associated risks and isolation from delay, it is surprising that until recently, the devices were well-matched with the excuses. Price and distribution innovation.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Consider the high price (upwards of $6000 per pair), limited insurance company assistance, and much individual isolation, misery, and family frustration. Consider the social isolation experienced by those with hearing loss. Consider the now-known and studied connection between untreated hearing loss and dementia. Read more. .

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Consider a few issues for starters: chronic health conditions including mobility limitations, stairs, snow/ice, driving, dangerous hills for walking, cognitive issues, and social isolation. category tags: Boomer-Senior Tech Business , senior living , Home Care , Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). You get the idea.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 28, 2020

And for inventors, observe and contribute if you can to the federal government $750K prize for innovation to mitigate social isolation and loneliness. category tags: covid-19 , Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) , senior living , Technology - AARP , Boomer-Senior Tech Business. But let’s remember the baseline.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Heightened focus on social isolation has resulted in more research, greater concern. Since the initial correlation between loneliness, social isolation and poor health outcomes, new reports have emerged to try and understand why people are lonely and what can be done to mitigate it. Consider upcoming fall events.

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