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Internet access changed everything, including for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Broadband ( high speed Internet, as defined by the FCC ) subscription service has been widely adopted by the 65+ population (see Figure 1 ). Broadband internet subscription 74% 84.8% No internet subscription (with computer) 7.7% (3.8 Broadband internet subscriptions went from 74% to almost 85%. million 56.1

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It's time for solutions -- not products -- for aging in place

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And they are willing to spend on services to enable them to remain there – home security, food and supplies delivery, and transportation services if they choose to or must go places without driving. category tags: Home Care , smart home , aging in place , AgeTech , baby boomers Statistics underpin the goal for 93% of adults 55+.

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Something new -- Apple Watch ad sells fear to the young

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Or they use 911 as a customer service line – in Alameda County , a caller was looking for a rabbi or another wanted to tell someone that the Internet was down. Oh well, b y 2021 they gave up and sold the Lifeline (subscription) business to Connect America. Apple Watch owners can buy a guaranteed response service – just not from Apple.

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Fall detection -- does the PERS industry detect market changes?

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And fewer have identified the someday subscription opportunity for a range of services that will matter to the same client/constituent So many options to consider, so little time. See latest report, The Future of AI and Older Adults 2023 ] category tags: Mobile PERS , fall prevention, fall detection

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What should Alexa Together do?

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subscription service for families. Alexa Together (a paid subscription) should be integrated into the set of sensors that families and health professionals increasingly believe should be used for wellbeing and care. category tags: Voice/AI/Voice Assistants , Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health.

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Will Retail Health Really Disrupt Healthcare?

David Chou

This shift signals a potential change in the retail healthcare sector as companies strive to gain market dominance in primary care, concierge medicine, virtual care and home medical services while providing patients with personalized experiences. The move comes at a price tag of $3.9 and Puerto Rico. The PBM giant also reported $169.2

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Leave no trend behind – yet another PERS smartwatch ticks on

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Connect America still shows a pendant on its website -- but that's following its acquisition of Philips Lifeline products/services – maybe a watch is somewhere in their future. Is it a subscription like FallCall Solutions that includes a 24x7 response center? category tags: Mobile PERS , smartphones , wearables, smart watch.

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