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Five policy changes from 2023 that will drive more tech for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Notably mentioned includes self-directed care, information and assistance, statewide programs to improve access to technology, purchase of technology and training about the use of technology as part of programs that include training for employment, information and referral, nutrition assistance, and health support.

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Five 2023 innovations to benefit older adults and their care providers

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Blooming Health's user-friendly platform addresses the vital needs of older adults and the family caregiver population, including wellness check-ins and needs detection around nutrition access, transportation and mobility, emergency preparedness, and follow-ups on the outcome of services provided to thousands of individuals every day.

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Social isolation of older adults – a problem and an opportunity

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The report recommended that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should provide a ‘Broadband Nutrition Label’ to help consumers shop – and for the oldest and disconnected, help their adult children and service providers shop for high speed internet access. category tags: social isolation , computers, internet and social networking.

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To boost tech adoption, consider the benefit of a survey

Aging in Place Technology Watch

And yet, post Covid-19, so many government agencies, the White House , universities and for-profit companies want to boost that adoption to mitigate social isolation, boost access to telehealth, nutrition and even a basic, finding health information. Pew’s 25% of the 65+ that don’t go online ?

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Ten technology offerings for older adults from CES 2021

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Mighty Health’s product is focused on three things: live coaching; content focused on nutrition, preventative checkups and workouts; and celebrations that let family members tune into their loved ones’ achievements. Everyday, a user logs in and gets a set of three to five tasks to complete, distributed among nutrition, exercise and workouts.”

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The ability to engage patients: Often, chronic diseases are due to health risk behaviors such as physical inactivity, incorrect nutrition, tobacco use, and excess alcohol consumption. Region Tag: Global Edition Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients Featured Decision Content:

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The Evolution of Self-Care for Consumers – Learning and Sharing at CHPA

Health Populi

Nutritionals had a rebound after a slower 2017, growing 4.2% In contrast, healthcare excluding nutritionals grew only 1.5%. What has been driving nutritionals growth is consumers’ interest in managing disease states, focusing on bolstering immunity, brain health, beauty, protein and meal replacement, and managing Inflammation.

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