Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 13, 2022

But other technologies need greater adoption – fit into the workflow of staff, applied in ways that reduce walks down long halls, make residents safer, enable home care recipients to be engaged when the worker is not in the home. Experts agree that telemedicine has made a difference in effectiveness and availability of care delivery.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 12, 2022

For older adults, touchless technology and voice-enabled interactions are ideal, especially when accompanied by a display of large font text and engaging how-to-cook videos. category tags: home health care , smart home , IoT and home monitoring , CES 2022 , hearables/hearing technology , AgeTech.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 30, 2018

From a technology perspective, what is each players doing to help us use our voice to have a better health and patient engagement experience ? Google offers a long list of assistance with health and medicine questions, fitness exercises and tips , and symptom checkers. Are any of these initiatives tuned to the needs of older adults?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 22, 2020

“Vivo is a breakthrough interactive online strength training fitness program scientifically designed for adults 55 and older that you can join from the safety of your home. category tags: Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health. Our classes are small enough that you get the attention you need. Learn more. .

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Network with non-entrepreneurs -- those who can understand the offering and see a practical context into which it fits. Lacuna Health offers a proven care engagement service for patient-centered care. category tags: aging in place , senior living , Boomer-Senior Tech Business. Networking is critical to entrepreneurs.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 5, 2018

So where does Voice First technology fit into the senior living equation? And is Voice First now a mandatory feature of resident engagement solutions? category tags: voice/AI technology , senior living. Pilots are typically newsworthy at their start. The newest of technologies – voice first – sparks interest.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 12, 2018

That price includes a hearing test, fitting, initial batteries and more. category tags: hearing loss. Hearing aids that they do regulate are now made by a small number of companies and are sold with audiologist services for $1000 up to $4000 per device – most people need two – and have a lifespan of up to 7 years.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 12, 2020

HeardThat "turns a smartphone into a hearing assistant, helping to tune out background noise to enable individuals with hearing loss to hear speech more clearly, allowing them to engage in conversations they would otherwise have trouble hearing." Learn more at AARP Innovation Labs. Houndify DeepMeaning Understanding. Learn more at Zibrio.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 11, 2020

And it created a big challenge for the multiple PR firms engaged to help create that visibility to innovation in care. We are focused on the higher cost of care – and certain older adults fit that profile. category tags: mHealth-Digital Health-Telehealth-Voice Health , healthcare , Boomer-Senior Tech Business. Learn more.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 29, 2020

Numerous companies popped into my inbox in the past week with announcements of a period of free access to remote care/engagement technologies. Note the other ‘temporary’ change of reimbursement for remote (even telephone) visits , now fitting into the concept of telehealth. category tags: covid-19 , Seniors , Aging , senior living.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 2, 2018

Is this a tool for chronic disease management (not exactly 'wellness') or is this one for tracking a fitness regimen (sounds like wellness)? Finally, as with fall detection, is this product really a feature of other product categories like fitness or is it viable on its own as a solution? And medication (reminders? dispensers?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 23, 2022

"If a patient isn't engaging with the platform or watching their physical therapy videos, we step in to help. "In reality, the best advice I would offer to other healthcare providers considering using a similar technology is to thoroughly assess the technology to make sure it fits your unique needs," Lovewell said.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The uncertainty of the coronavirus and changing guidance from the government made for a very stressful time, said Dr. Bradley Crotty, chief digital engagement officer and an internist at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network. ” Telehealth itself adds stress to the mix.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Or do you need components that can do different things – like scheduling, like making sure you get the lab tests you have to get, like having an experience for the provider that fits into their work environment. We would like you to install our mobile app, and that will give you more insight and more engagement.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

These check-ins establish an accountable dialogue for patients with providers, to nurture trust and engagement. A famous consumer brand, Fitbit’s array of fitness trackers and smartwatches have seen use in healthcare settings, as well. Another product is called the eCareCompanion patient application.

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