Survey: Older Americans see tech tools as independence extenders
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2024
A new report from U.S. News & World Report reveals two important priorities for adults at least 55 years of age.
Drug information now available on Alexa-enabled devices
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 10, 2020
Senior living residents will be able to access drug information through Alexa queries thanks to a partnership with First Databank announced last week.
Amazon technology challenge focuses on easing aging process
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2022
Meeting the needs of older adults as well as some members of Generation X and the Baby Boom generation is the goal of the latest Amazon Alexa Skills Challenge.
RCare announces Alexa integration
By
Meredith Beirne
Aug 09, 2018
RCare, maker of wireless nurse call systems, has announced their integration with Amazon Alexa “smart home” speakers for senior housing clients.
Some seniors now can use Amazon Alexa for medication management tasks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 03, 2019
Some senior living residents and other users of Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant are now able to review prescriptions and set medication reminders by using their pharmacy prescription information, as...
VoiceFriend is now Amazon Alexa-enabled
May 21, 2018
Senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities that use the VoiceFriend automated notification technology now can communicate information and notices to residents, family members and staff via...
Amazon announces new Echo devices, Alexa features
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2018
Amazon has announced new Echo devices and new Alexa features for new and existing Echo devices, some of which already are being used in senior living communities.
Amazon partnership lands Alexa-enabled devices in Atria, Eskaton communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2021
A partnership between Amazon and senior living providers is bringing Alexa-enabled devices into residents’ homes in an effort to ease communication and customize experiences.
Senior living community uses Alexa AI to addresses staffing challenges
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 06, 2023
One senior living community is an example of how to use AI-based Alexa devices to both alleviate staffing inefficiencies and improve care.
Eve, new artificial companion, provides homebound seniors engagement, friendship
By
Foster Stubbs
Apr 04, 2024
Eve sells a device that has the appearance of a traditional rotary phone and serves as a companion for the elderly or other homebound people.