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April 2009Tech vendors -- aging in place market -- trying to make a differenceSubmitted by Laurie Orlov on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 16:52As I try to make sense out of the aging in place technology market, new companies or companies new to me regularly surface, contacting me or being referred by others. These vendors will make their way into the July vendor update release of the Aging in Place Technology Market Overview. These are all launched (or in beta), but perhaps not well known in the marketplace as they could and should be. Here are some of them you should bookmark -- all valuable solutions for boomers and seniors, improving technology access, personal or medical care: >>> Read more . . . Medicare wants to reduce readmissions, but better reporting tools won't do itSubmitted by Laurie Orlov on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 09:52One in five Medicare hospital departures result in a readmission within a month -- says this Remington Report -- which describes a new Medicare program to monitor transitions in care (including a web-based tracking tool for updates on care status) and as a program to help with these transitions, >>> Read more . . . Should service and housing providers be certified in technology for aging in place?Submitted by Laurie Orlov on Sat, 04/18/2009 - 12:47In nearly every aspect of service delivery, service providers strive to attain certifications of agreed-upon minimum standards of knowledge and competence -- for example: of course there are technology certifications in technology categories (see Microsoft, Cisco). The US Green Building Council has levels of certification for awareness and Green building practitioners. >>> Read more . . . New technology to track people -- Part 2Submitted by Laurie Orlov on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 17:44After reading weekly about wandering individuals with dementia -- lost and then found, not necessarily alive, I think it's time for an update. Here is a bit more detail on a few of the new players engaged in technology that helps track people with Alzheimer's or other dementia. These products are device-plus- service offerings, may not yet be available in all geographies, and this information is from the vendors. >>> Read more . . . Is technology a differentiator in retirement housing? If so what... if not, then why not?Submitted by Laurie Orlov on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 14:34Surfing around the websites that help with defining and guiding those in search of independent living, assisted living, nursing home and the combination of these known as a CCRC (continuing care retirement communities), you can spend time on guidance sites like Gilbert Guide, RetirementHomes.com, the unfortunately-named APlace for Mom, and the websites of housing providers, both non-profit and for profit like Ecumen, Sunrise, and Senior Living Communities. >>> Read more . . . Vendors who should target boomers and seniors -- Part 2 in a seriesSubmitted by Laurie Orlov on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 14:14Vendors never want to miss a market, inadvertantly bypassing an audience that may love to buy their products -- if they only knew more about them. So why don't vendors with great potential in boomer and senior audiences -- and even some loving customers -- try harder to make this match clearer? >>> Read more . . . Ten perfect storm drivers of market opportunity for aging in placeSubmitted by Laurie Orlov on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 17:37If you look at all of the factors together, entrepreneurs, executives of established companies, and venture capitalists should be able to synthesize and grasp the business opportunity staring them in the face. Offer services to the right market tier - either a supplier to or a family member of this well-heeled population, and what you see is what you can get. Read the links and brainstorm the possibilities. >>> Read more . . . The Intel-GE Alliance -- What's it mean? Not too much...Submitted by Laurie Orlov on Sat, 04/04/2009 - 15:40The GE-Intel alliance -- with an associated $250 million of joint investment over the next five years -- announced this past week could get everybody in the tech industry excited. Even the business pundits that watch them are all aflutter about the possibilities for aging in place technology. >>> Read more . . . Phones, phones, and smart phonesSubmitted by Laurie Orlov on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 10:33Can senior phones and service be standard no-contract offerings? We can dream. Recently I watched an older man at the Verizon store counter inquiring how he could save money on his phone bill based on his usage (he couldn't) and specifically what were the contract cancellation terms (big penalty fee). He departed with a deep sigh. It just wasn't pretty, as anyone who has analyzed the ever renewing 2-year contract experience that is a 'feature' of upgrading to a new phone. >>> Read more . . . |
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