Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The opportunity for embedded and AI-enabled sensors in smart clothing. The growth of the sensor market has created an opportunity for more focus on smart clothing, which has been around a long time, including for use in dementia care , but may have its greatest utility ahead. Learn more. Elitac Wearables Balance Belt. " Learn more.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Look at the ten years or more between the first wave of useful sensor tech for seniors (2005 with GrandCare Systems ) until the newer collection of offerings. A pair of prescription devices typically sells for $2,000 to $8,000. Sensor tech -- what changes in care technology will be different later in this decade?

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JULY 19, 2023

And CareDaily offers " comprehensive analytics derived from data collected through ambient sensors and devices placed in the home. Consider The Future of Sensors and Older Adults. category tags: senior living , Home Care , home health care , tech-enabled home care

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JUNE 7, 2023

"6Degrees’ award-winning revolutionary wearable, MyMove, enables people with dexterity loss gain independence via touch-free control of smart devices. Building intelligent assistive devices to help the 1.1 Braze Mobility-- blind spot sensors for wheelchairs. "B Learn more at 6Degrees. Learn more at Biomotum.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The original 2016 definition from Susann Keohane and Nicola Palmarini at IBM stated: "A network of connected objects (devices, sensors) and cognitive systems with a clear mission: to actively care for people – their physical and mental well-being, homes, loved ones…and….when Consider The Internet of Caring Things.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 2, 2023

" RAZ Mobility is a provider of mobile assistive technology, released a major update to the RAZ Memory Cell Phone that adds video calling capability, and other features, that significantly enhance the device for both seniors and caregivers. category tags: dementia care, cognitive decline , AgeTech , smartphones, cellphones

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Smart home devices are dumb about tech support. It is just as well – younger device owners are struggling. According to Parks Associates, “Households with heads of household ages 35-44 are the most likely to experience technical issues with their devices.” The opportunity for embedded and AI-enabled sensors in smart clothing.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 12, 2022

Sensor technology shrinks and changes form for health care. Fall-detection sensors have come a long way since they were first introduced in the last decade. Look for non-wearable and radar-based fall detection devices (such as shower attachments and floor mats) that predict onset of a fall or a blood pressure change.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By passively moni t oring movement patterns via thermal sensors, Butlr Care can alert caregivers when seniors need assistance. Our proprietary Lookout System uses no cameras or listening devices, only discreet in-home smart sensors to help keep you safe. category tags: caregivers , Home Care , senior living , AgeTech

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Here are the five blog posts from August 2022: Some might say that sensor technology for older adults is nothing new. Remote monitoring products and services built with sensors have been around for decades. Grandcare Systems was founded in 2004 followed by a sensor-based remote monitoring startup and consolidation wave in 2009-2010.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Note that falls can be detected in a home without a wearable – via a wall-mounted device or through in-home Wi-Fi. Devices will be designed to enable easier and more comfortable mobility outside the home – and identify accessible locations. The Future of Sensors and Older Adults should have arrived by now. Up ahead -- CES 2023.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

How RTLS Works Most RTLS systems depend on a combination of tags, sensors, and software. Tags are attached to any vital assets that need to be tracked including equipment, supplies, devices, and even people. These tags come in a variety of sizes and will vary in range and data quality.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 2, 2022

That included a range of passive activity monitoring technologies from sensors to smart door locks to voice-enabled offerings and more. . Today, Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices like smartphones enables data from blood pressure cuffs, weight scales, and blood glucose monitors to be transmitted to providers’ systems. .

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 1, 2023

Smart implants: Devices that can monitor vital signs, blood glucose levels, or medication intake 1. Portable devices and wearable intelligence: Gadgets that can track physical activity, detect falls, or alert emergency services 1 2. Do you have any questions about these devices?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 13, 2021

A smart lamp that hangs on the wall and anticipates and prevents falls of residents in assisted living and nursing facilities, Aladin uses artificial intelligence (not sensors) to detect changes in motion, temperature, and more. Aladin Smart La mp. Learn more at CarePredict. iCardioGuard. Learn more at ITRI. The Core Kit.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 10, 2023

Remote monitoring processes depend on a well-trained response network which must deal with various alerts from sensors, cameras, voice-enabled devices, alarm systems, and edge devices – where a person is, but where there is no Wi-Fi or cloud access. Absence of responders to AI-generated alerts and trends.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 21, 2023

Toch Sleepsense is a non-contact sleep monitoring device, easily placed under the foot of a bed that is uniquely designed to detect when a person exits the bed. Tellus. “We’ve built an AI-enabled device that is non-contact (no wearables or cameras) and smart. Learn more at Mariposa Technologies. Toch Sleepsense.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 12, 2022

Considering the recent CES 2022 product introductions, we are entering a world of 'touchless' interactions, ubiquitous sensors and hearables, as well as AI and machine learning, now about to reach its promise and contribute to serving older adults. And they will be added to every feasible appliance, device, and vehicle.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 4, 2020

This includes smartphones, tablets, smart home technology, Voice First hardware and virtual assistants, and in-home sensors. Each of those devices is enabled for older adults by either more targeted marketing and packaging, enabling software, or bundling into training and solutions for in-home caregiving and/or healthcare. EnvoyatHome.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 16, 2024

This innovative technology allows users, including those with mobility impairments, to control devices such as phones, tablets, smart home devices, and wheelchairs through simple movements, revolutionizing the way they interact with technology and the world around them.” Learn more. Concha Labs. Learn more. Learn more. Nobi Ceiling.

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JULY 6, 2022

Changes like these and others in this space will be addressed in a new report launching this month: "The Future of Sensors and Predictive Analytics for Older Adults." KamiCare. " KamiCare sensors identify when an elderly person falls by detecting the abrupt changes of body movements. Learn more. Quil Assure and PeoplePower. "

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Voice interfaces will be expected in smart displays and will be added to every feasible device (and new car) and gain widespread use in independent and senior living. The proliferation of devices and their non-simplicity gave birth to Best Buy’s Geek Squad into Total Tech Support (any device) and $10 million of funding for learning platforms.

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

This was discussed earlier in the year – devices that were only compatible with 3G networks were being phased out. For older adults, that included the following potentially obsolete categories: Medical alert devices (fall detectors, communicators, etc.), If an older adult us impacted, the older device stops working.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 21, 2021

Wearable devices make up an $81.5 According to Gartner’s January 2021 forecast , this was driven by increased consumer interest in tracking their health status during the pandemic (smart watches) and the growth of remote work (purchases and upgrades to headphones and ear-warn devices). billion global market in 2021.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 20, 2021

Vanguard Industries says that its unique algorithm allows Moflin to learn and grow, using built-in sensors to evaluate its surroundings. These sensors include accelerometers with gyroscopes, touch sensors, and microphones. This device works with 'advanced AI' to “recognize” objects by size, shape, and weight.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

This includes smartphones, tablets, smart home technology, Voice First hardware and virtual assistants, and in-home sensors. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants , Boomer-Senior Tech Business.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Device and app vendors must be capable of integration and extension. So mobile health devices, apps or medication reminders may be useful, but touch a tiny aspect of the whole person’s life or health. See updated Report 2023 Market Overview Technology for Aging category tags: AgeTech , computers, broadband, and social networking

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 1, 2022

The US News site was not an ad itself, but the article was filled with ads for devices. There were only 900 searches for ‘Personal Emergency Response System’ – which is what the device actually is. category tags: Mobile PERS , PERS , Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health , wearables, smart watch. Ditto ‘ConsumerAffairs.com.’

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 27, 2023

Personalized care plans : AI can analyze large amounts of data, including medical records, sensor readings, and genetic information, to create personalized care plans for seniors. Remote monitoring and telemedicine: AI-powered sensors and wearable devices can monitor vital signs, activity levels, and sleep patterns of seniors in real-time.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A survey of technology offerings reveals a plethora of apps and information sites, not to mention devices that are part of the diabetes management equation. The sensors, ranging in size from a penny to a stack of two quarters, are held in place with adhesives. A tiny needle built into the sensors is pushed into the skin.”

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 21, 2023

By delivering IvedaAI™ appliance hardware and software as well as 150 HIPAA-compliant IvedaCare kits, outfitted with IvedaAI and Iveda’s proprietary IoT-enabled sensors and devices, the contract will support the ongoing care and safety of patients residing within Waymark Gardens’ facilities.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The availability of a growing trove of data about our behavior has enabled the ever-smarter world of voice interactions and sensors. Expect moving forward that older users to be willing to trade concerns about privacy via an always-listening device against ease of interaction with voice assistants everywhere.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 10, 2019

As an analyst migrating from the IT industry , it was startling how limited the capabilities of the offerings Presto the Printing Mailbox (used, eBay), Celery (printing mailbox – gone), Mailbug (device to send-receive email – still on Amazon ), and Big Screen Live (browser for seniors - gone). billion by 2022 rings true.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 3, 2023

The hype capitalizes on the recent CES with a laundry list of tech offerings that could help with fears -- like sensors, medication management, motion sensors, and smart watches to mitigate fear of falling. Free-lance writers follow up with an Aging in Place story citing the survey. AI and the Internet of Caring Things.

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MARCH 3, 2023

It capitalizes on the recent CES with a laundry list of tech offerings that could help with fears -- like sensors, medication management, motion sensors and smart watches to mitigate fear of falling. As new products proliferate, 6 or more devices in the home, what will they do? AI and the Internet of Caring Things.

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MAY 27, 2020

Further, the home care and home health companies see the opportunity to boost deployment of technology – and they’re moving aggressively forward – with engagement tools, remote patient monitoring (RPM), analytics and AI, sensors in the home. . Telehealth demands continued investment -- phone, video remote patient and/or device monitoring.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Here are four Sept blog posts on these and related topics: In a time of short-staffing, sensors are increasingly useful in the care of older adults. As part of the research into the Future of Sensors and Older Adults , interviewees outlined ways sensors could be useful for mitigating fall risk. Welcome to iPad!

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