Express Scripts is testing GlowCaps -- automated reminder from the pillbox itself.

VHA continues telehealth deployment in California with Bosch's Health Buddy.

Magnolia Prime Announces Acceptance Into Astia’s Elite Entrepreneur Program and Community >>> Read more . . .

CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND AGING’s First-EVER TECHNOLOGY DIFFUSION GRANTS

WILL HELP OLDER ADULTS BETTER USE THEIR MEDICATIONS >>> Read more . . .

CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND AGING REPORT HIGHLIGHTS TECHNOLOGIES THAT REDUCE HUMAN AND ECONOMIC COSTS OF

MEDICATION Use Problems AMONG OLDER AMERICANS

  >>> Read more . . .

Study tests seniors' ability to differentiate colors of pills.

I was compelled to attend. AAHSA 2009 "Changing Lives" Conference -- 9000 people, 425 exhibitors. This was a beautiful (and may soon be gone) venue -- McCormick Place Lakeside Center. Gorgeous multi-story windows facing the 180 degree panorama of nearly boat-free Lake Michigan. Turn the other way, and you faced the AAHSA Idea House, an attractive and interesting layout of cool design ideas and enabling technologies for the home. >>> Read more . . .

Startups at Health 2.0.

It's only early October -- many trade shows and events ahead. Prior to attending any of the fall and winter product launching events, I wanted to let you know of some companies I've heard from in recent months -- and invite those in the aging technology, caregiver website/directory business, and telehealth arena to send me your press releases (now posted on the site). And if you know of someone I should know about, let me know. >>> Read more . . .

Yay! Heal for America is an idea whose time may be just in time for the aging in place of boomers and seniors. No doubt you've been reading for years about 'Teach for America' -- a much sought program for those newly minted college grads, these 'best and the brightest' want to inject their enthusiasm and energy into teaching in public schools, often in areas of the country where talent is most scarce. >>> Read more . . .