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Asking Bing and ChatGPT about AI-enabled technologies to help older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Virtual reality: A technology that can create immersive simulations of different environments or activities 2. Virtual companions: AI-powered virtual companions, such as ElliQ and KOMP, can help reduce loneliness and social isolation among older adults by providing conversation and social engagement.

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Five technologies to mitigate social isolation in older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

And in New York State, the rollout of AI companion robot ElliQ to 800 seniors reportedly resulted in a "95% reduction in loneliness. Our virtual companions extend the reach of both the provider and health plan into the home. category tags: social isolation , AgeTech , dementia care, cognitive decline CareAngel. "AI

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AI and the Future of Care Work

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Telemedicine platforms can also leverage AI to provide virtual consultations, reducing the need for seniors to travel for routine check-ups. These virtual companions can also engage seniors in social interactions, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

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Six recent Voice/Conversational AI innovations for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Cathedral Hill will debut the new smart devices to be ready for its first residents this spring with the help of Aiva Health, the leading virtual assistance platform for healthcare and senior living. Canary Speech partners with Constant Companion. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. See recent reports: .

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Frost & Sullivan's Top 10 predictions for healthcare in 2021

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Population Health Precision Medicine Telehealth Workforce From vaccines to virtual care, enterprise imaging to precision medicine, these are the growth areas that will shape the direction of healthcare, this year and beyond. This development will also drive growth in virtual care.

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Patient experience: new perspectives on person-focused care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

News New York State Office for the Aging deploys AI robots as companions for older adults The U.S. News The value of integrating in-person and virtual care The retail industry with its e-commerce boom has lessons to teach healthcare, says an innovation. Region Tag: Global Edition Hide Collection: 0 Primary topic: Patient Engagement

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Remote Care Technologies – What have they been, what will they be?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Consider the HIMSS rebranding of one company, Wellsky, formerly Mediware,rebranded as Wellsky, but also renamed home, companion, private duty care as ‘personal care.’ Note United Healthcae’s reimbursement of E-Visits and Virtual Check-ins (including Medicaid patients until June 18). category tags: Telehealth-mHealth-Voice Health.