Indiana agencies expand tech-enabled integrated care pilot
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 28, 2021
Two Indiana caregiving agencies announced on Thursday the expansion of their pilot, which focuses on the integration of care teams using the Vela secure collaboration app.
Caregivers help caregivers on design of new app
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 30, 2021
No one knows the challenges of being a dementia caregiver better than another caregiver.
Accelerator program focused on tech solutions for older adults announces inaugural class
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2020
A Washington, D.C.-based accelerator program to help startup technology companies focused on caregiving solutions for older adults has announced its inaugural class of startups.
Pilot program will bring telehealth, internet access to affordable senior housing communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 21, 2020
A public-private initiative is testing a project to bring technology-enabled health and well-being to low-income older adults in California during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research focuses on diagnosing, lessening effects of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, costing the nation $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A variety of studies and pilot programs are underway...
Hybrid delivery model debuts in Ohio senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 01, 2021
Tablets are being distributed to hundreds of residents of senior living communities in a bid to create a hybrid care delivery model for older adults.
Simple smart technology is ‘game-changing’ for home care, tech CEO says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 03, 2021
Inexpensive smart home technology can mean the difference between aging in place or aging in a senior care facility.
Peer-to-Peer: Libertana closes the staffing gap with education and technology
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 11, 2021
In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, Libertana took a moment to celebrate last month.
Honor Technology and Home Instead deal will provide scale, recruitment edge, CEOs say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 11, 2021
It might sound like hyperbole, but Honor Technology CEO Seth Sternberg and Home Instead CEO Jeff Huber believe that in joining forces they are changing the world of senior care.
‘Gossip bots’ one day may serve as personal caregiver assistants to older adults with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 01, 2020
A robot named Pepper is being eyed as a solution to addressing overwhelmed frontline healthcare workers and older adults living in assisted living communities experiencing loneliness due to the COVID-19...