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Five worrisome aging and health blog posts from August 2023

Sun, 09/10/2023 - 09:38 - Laurie Orlov

August, so warm, so replete with nursing home doomsayers and endless scam calls.  You may be one of the dwindling population (34% are homeowners) who have landlines in the US (even digital phone-service based). You may feel like it is a waste, especially given the remarkably robust phone-scam industry populated in noisy call centers by reps who know nothing about the so-called Do Not Call list, and whose measurement must be based on getting you to pick up the phone again and again.  Your relatives only text. Even your dentist and doctor prefer text. So why keep it? Maybe you run a business and need to call clients. Maybe you are legitimately afraid of not being found by emergency services (see below).  Maybe you are an older adult living alone and just want to chat with someone.  Here are the five blog posts from August:

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Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), smartphones, cellphones, social isolation
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Genie Launches AI-Powered App That Achieved 99% Scam Blocking Accuracy 

Fri, 09/08/2023 - 09:02 - Laurie Orlov
09/07/2023

Tech startup, Genie, has officially released its smart AI scam Genie Launches AI-Powered App That Achieved 99% Scam Blocking Accuracy and spam call blocking app. After a successful pilot with over 1,000 users, Genie is ready to launch their AI Powered platform across the US. 

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computers, broadband, and social networking, social isolation
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Five technologies to mitigate social isolation in older adults

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 15:23 - Laurie Orlov

Social isolation has become an insidious problem among older adults. It’s at the point where the surgeon general recently declared it to be a serious health risk: "29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Additionally, lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60%.  Certainly one factor is the growth in the number of older adults living alone, including 44% of women aged 75+.  Technology’s role in mitigating it is being studied in research programs and healthcare. In one study of studies, the authors concluded that while it seems apparent that it can be helpful, specific technologies were not studied separately.  In another pilot program, Talking Tech, participants were surveyed as being less lonely following increased technology literacy and access to tools to connect with others and boost social interactions. And in New York State, the rollout of AI companion robot ElliQ to 800 seniors reportedly resulted in a "95% reduction in loneliness."

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social isolation, AgeTech, dementia care, cognitive decline
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NYSOFA's Rollout of AI Companion Robot ElliQ Shows 95% Reduction in Loneliness

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 14:58 - Laurie Orlov
08/01/2023

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Intuition Robotics today announced a continuation of their unique partnership and new data showing the efficacy in providing AI companionship to older adults in New York State, including a 95% reduction in loneliness and high levels of engagement.

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robotics, AgeTech, social isolation
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MyHello Rolls Out Loneliness Interventions Nationwide Through Health Plans and Care Providers

Tue, 06/06/2023 - 07:56 - Laurie Orlov
06/06/2023

MARYSVILLE, OH, UNITED STATES , June 6, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- LifeBio, Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of the MyHello solution, a social support and care management platform, to address the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation that U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has recently brought to light in a new advisory.

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social isolation, insurance, AgeTech
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AAABC Brings ElliQ AI Care Companion Technology to Older Adults

Thu, 06/01/2023 - 08:36 - Laurie Orlov
05/31/2023

SUNRISE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County (AAABC) is proud to partner with Intuition Robotics to add ElliQ, an AI care companion, to the agency's lineup of comprehensive services helping Broward older adults age in place. AAABC has launched its online application to identify eligible older adults in Broward County who would benefit from the technology.

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robotics, social isolation, AI and machine learning
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Storii Creates a Person's Life Memoir Over the Phone

Fri, 04/28/2023 - 08:09 - Laurie Orlov
04/27/2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Storii is launching a new story-telling platform that creates a person's memoir and makes preserving family history easier than ever. Storii allows people to record their life stories, with no computer, smartphone or internet required. Instead, the platform records a person's memories as they relay them, over any phone (including landlines). Using meaningful question prompts, Storii can capture unique stories that otherwise might not be requested, recorded, or shared.

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social isolation, Learning, working, contribution and legacy
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ViewClix Launches All-New Smart Displays with Groundbreaking Features For Seniors and Their Families

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 06:30 - Laurie Orlov
03/15/2023

ORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewClix (https://viewclix.com/), the leader in providing visual communications for seniors, today announced the launch of the new "E series" ViewClix Smart Frames that will include ViewClix's new innovative features. The Smart Frames are the latest release for the company which launched in 2017 and has provided tens of millions of video call minutes to families around the world.

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social isolation, Family caregivers, AgeTech
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