Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 17, 2023

The more things change in the PERS/medical alert industry… Long ago (10 years, to be exact), a survey report plus future market predictions was published. Then apps supported by FallCall Solutions – now also on Android devices, included the severity level of the fall as well as integration to a response center. Are we there yet?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This medication non-adherence (not filling prescriptions or missing dosages) is a major health issue – resulting in 10% of hospitalizations, 125,000 deaths, and costing the healthcare system up to $300 billion/year. Free apps, like Pill Reminder (iPhone) and PillsOnTime (Android) also track missed doses.

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Medicare 64

Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2019

About Glucometers: Comparing glucometers from AgaMatrix , MPR , Top 10 Reviews and an article that questions the accuracy of 18 different glucometers, as well as a scientific article that recommends the standard for accuracy (error threshold) be revised. category tags: mHealth-Digital Health-Telehealth-Voice Health.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 17, 2019

Smartphone apps dominate the FinTech world and Apple Pay (or its Android cousins) may be the most widely known FinTech tool. Each year over 10 million seniors are no longer able to manage their own finances because of diminished capacity. category tags: finance , Fintech , Boomer-Senior Tech Business. Learn more at EverSafe.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 4, 2019

A sad tale - reading the lament about the numbers of seniors who will not be able to afford assisted living in 10 years. While they carry flip/feature phones, an iPhone or an Android phone can be used just like a flip phone. category tags: VR/AR technology , cell phones, smartphones , tablets. Read more. .

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Lloyd Price

JUNE 25, 2018

Looking forward 2 years, 5 years, 10 years, secure communication between doctors, patients, clinicians and nurses is going to be an essential utility and productivity tool, potentially unrivalled by any other technology in terms of impact and widespread adoption. Messaging apps are the future of digital health technology in the UK.

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Insulin Nation

OCTOBER 30, 2014

From iPads to Androids to GPS, we’re a nation hooked on streamlined devices designed to simplify, entertain, and guide. Sometimes, however, he encounters hurdles in prescribing the pen, as insurance companies at times have balked at its higher price tag. “I Americans love gadgets. So why then does the U.S It’s a bit of a puzzle.

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