PHILADELPHIA, PA – Quil, the digital health joint venture between Comcast and Independence Health Group (Independence), today announced the limited commercial availability of Quil Assure™, the company’s new connected home platform that helps seniors enjoy greater independence while exercising their preference for aging in place and strengthening support from family and friends serving as caregivers.
CES 2022 – smaller in size, but big in tech futures. Many big companies decided at the last minute to stay home, eliminating, as one attendee noted, the lines at Starbucks. But this very-global show went on anyway, this time with 40,000 in person (down from 171,000 just two years ago.)AARP Innovation Labs, CTA Foundation accessibility awards, and numerous other in-person, remote, and hybrid sub-events went on (sort of) as scheduled. As with prior CES events, multiple new technologies that benefit older adults were showcased from around the world. Some will appear in the US market, others may not until a much later date, if ever. All text is from public media. All are worth a look.
New connected health research from Parks Associates finds 73% of current caregivers are likely to buy an independent living solution for their loved one. Among these intenders, 28% are planning to acquire a smart watch, 25% a PERS solution, 25% a professionally installed home sensor system, and 22% a smart speaker/display solution.
CES 2022 – smaller in size, but big in tech futures. 