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Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults 2020 -- Themes Emerge

Aging in Place Technology Watch

What is the status and future of remote care technologies? As the research interviews for the 2020 report “Future of Remote Care Technology and Older Adults” wind down, a few themes become apparent. It triggered ingenuity of senior care organizations and vendors ; and it energized innovators and prospective investors.

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Remote Care Technology and Older Adults - Filling in the basics 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Senior living and nursing homes have long lagged in delivering broadband access though that is likely to change. For those older adults who own the right devices to obtain access, have Internet connectivity, they may need assistance in getting started with use of remote care technologies. Device access. Training access.

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Five Aging and Health Technology Blog Posts from June 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Who can comprehend that 43% of Covid-19 deaths are linked to nursing homes? Who would have thought that telehealth definitions would include phone calls and Facetime ? Or that high speed internet would not be available in nursing homes or the dementia care units in assisted living where their relatives now lived.

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Five Covid-19 Technology and Health Blog Posts from April 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Covid-19 and its impact and implications, starting early in the month following event cancellations , travel bans and stampedes , telehealth insurance changes and senior living visitation lockdowns. Numerous companies popped into my inbox in the past week with announcements of a period of free access to remote care/engagement technologies.

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The Effects of Telemedicine on Patient Engagement and Care Options

AMD Telemedicine

If their delays are rooted in hesitations around implementation challenges, however, it’s understandable — we’re already in a time of increased burnout among doctors and nurses, and no one wants to add more to their already full plates. But to make the most of these benefits, staff must be on-board with telehealth.

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After Covid-19, When the Care Recipient is Elsewhere, What?s Next for Technology?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

In addition, telehealth usage has skyrocketed, with virtual doctor visits expected by Forrester Research to top 1 billion by years end. One article author cites the growth of digital health but swaps in terms like “remote services” and “virtual consultations.” Next generation: What are the dimensions of remote care technology?

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LVGO+TDOC: Telehealth is dead. Long live Telehealth!

19 Labs

While telehealth is booming, the pandemic has made video calls an essential commodity. With “Tele” becoming a commodity, what is the trajectory for the telehealth vendors? Note: This blog entry is from , Ram Fish , 19Labs Founder & CEO. Telehealth is having its moment in the limelight. We shall see.