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AI and the Internet of Caring Things

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Consider The Internet of Caring Things. Caring things may transition beyond 'things' to experiences. In this new world of AI and older adults, the 'things' that care may not be sensors or devices, but rather be generated by software platforms incorporating personalized and AI-enabled interactions.

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The Digital Divide -- Why haven't all older adults crossed it?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Long ago, in a world far, far, away – it was easy for the oldest to say that they don’t see the benefit in technology, Internet access or other devices. Free Internet? And do we mean ‘Digital Divide’ – or do we really mean Internet Access Divide? The how-do-I-use-this-thing divide? That was pre-pandemic of course.

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NTIA hands over $45B to state broadband offices

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

billion to towns, cities, and counties to build high-speed Internet (broadband) networks and infrastructure. ACP gives qualifying homes up to $30/month – $75/month for Native American households – for Internet access plus a $100 subsidy for a computing device. billion Affordable Connectivity Program that the FCC now runs.

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Digital literacy -- the required and moving target for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

As we all have seen, that can create a cascading level of problems, software bugs, confusing procedural changes to access phone and Internet services, and the need for scarce telephone or in-person support. But many believe that things will be different with baby boomers, who agree.

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Telehealth and community broadband, in sickness and in health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Much more than mere video chats, telehealth uses intranets and the internet networks to observe, diagnose, initiate or otherwise medically intervene, administer, monitor, record, and/or report on the continuum of care people receive when ill, injured or wanting to stay well. Perhaps departments of health can oversee chronic healthcare.

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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Paddy Padmanabhan The pandemic has given us, among other things, a new buzzword: the "next normal." " What she means is that the effectiveness of telehealth may be impacted by the doctor operating from a location with poor internet connectivity. Consider those who reside in rural areas.

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Consider the potential for wearables and older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Beyond PERS – enter the Internet of Behavior (IoB). Many of the offerings now include voice interfaces and some have introduced AI features to collect behavior data about the wearer which Gartner refers to a category adjacent to Internet of Things (IoT) which it calls the Internet of Behavior (IoB).