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Aging in Place Technology Watch
JANUARY 24, 2023
Today if looking for assistive tech for older adults, today there are multiple options, including Amazon or Best Buy. Two-factor authentication will likely be required as part of all online apps, including financial and health-related services. Technologies must be well-supported and intuitive.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Here are five from recent times: Amazon Care Hub. Amazon Guard Plus. Constant Companion’s systems are supported by advanced security to protect privacy, as well as professional 24/7 monitoring. Oe in-Car voice technology like Garmin Speak-Plus for directions without a screen (that’s a plus). Learn more at Care Hub.
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Aging in Place Technology Watch
OCTOBER 30, 2018
onsider the healthcare experiences we have endured – it’s a good time to consider a new way to interact with the health system. From a technology perspective, what is each players doing to help us use our voice to have a better health and patient engagement experience ? Are any of these initiatives tuned to the needs of older adults?
Aging in Place Technology Watch
JULY 18, 2018
Voice First is changing health and wellness offerings today. And AARP and Optum have initiated pilots to determine if this technology can help mitigate social isolation among the elderly and improve health outcomes. But there are experiments and pilots for using Voice First technologies for health and wellness applications.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MARCH 31, 2021
One of these was the Longevity Health & Innovation Summit , which featured numerous longevity and technology experts as well as a pitch challenge. Karie is a personal health companion that organizes, schedules, and dispenses pills with one-button technology, ensuring that patients are taking the right medication at the right time.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
JULY 31, 2018
So one must ask -- has Amazon discovered seniors – sort of, but not overtly. And in fact, a search on the Amazon site turns up many – but as for Amazon itself – well it is as stealth in intent as Google, only more so. Amazon may – or may not – collaborate with AARP on offerings for seniors. Okay, never mind. .
Aging in Place Technology Watch
JULY 20, 2020
Cambia Health released a survey of caregivers, 64% of surveyed caregivers use at least one digital tool to help them with caregiving. A growing ageist media wave emerged, perhaps well-meaning, intent on isolating older adults, no matter their health status, at home and away from others. Engagement matters.
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