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Covid-19 and Mid-Year Look at 2020 Tech Trends for Older Adults

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 21:29 - Laurie Orlov

That was then… In early 2020, focus sharpened on market categories of aging and caregiving. AARP published a new report that showed growing interest in technology among those aged 70+. The 127,000 CES 2020 attendees in January saw exhibit areas and innovations focused on older adults and what they need. Cambia Health released a survey of caregivers, 64% of surveyed caregivers use at least one digital tool to help them with caregiving. The National Alliance for Caregiving surveyed caregivers including their use of technology (surprisingly low), and Samsung, Best Buy and Amazon now group offerings that could be helpful for older adults and those who care for them.

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Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants, smart home, dementia care, cognitive decline
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K4Connect and Pryon Bring the Power of AI to the Senior Living Industry

Mon, 06/29/2020 - 11:28 - Laurie Orlov
06/29/2020

RALEIGH, N.C., June 29, 2020—COVID-19 continues to put older adults at unprecedented risk. To improve the lives of seniors by empowering caregivers with answers to important questions, K4Connect, a mission-driven technology company that integrates the best in technology to serve and empower older adults and individuals living with disabilities, is partnering with Pryon, an AI company focused on augmented intelligence for the enterprise, to bring the power of AI to the senior living industry.

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senior living, Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants
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Leviton’s New Decora Smart™ Voice Dimmer with Amazon Alexa Built-in

Mon, 06/15/2020 - 14:20 - Laurie Orlov
06/15/2020

Homeowners can now benefit from the convenience of Amazon Alexa’s voice command capabilities directly from a light switch with the launch of the Decora Smart™ Voice Dimmer with Amazon Alexa Built-in. Leviton, a leading provider of smart Wi-Fi lighting control technology and electrical wiring devices, announced today that its first-of-its-kind voice-powered smart Wi-Fi dimmer is available to purchase.

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smart home, Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants
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Raleigh startup K4Connect, Amazon distribute 8,000 Echo Dots to seniors in assisted living

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 15:02 - Laurie Orlov
05/28/2020

RALEIGH — Older adults are one of the most vulnerable and isolated populations during this pandemic. But one local startup is stepping up to make sure that they’re safe.

K4Connect, which creates technology solutions centered to help older adults and individuals with disabilities, has teamed up with Amazon to distribute over 8,000 Echo Dots to more than 40 independent and assisted living communities in West Coast regions highly affected by COVID-19.

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Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants, senior living
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After Covid-19, When the Care Recipient is Elsewhere, What’s Next for Technology?

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 15:07 - Laurie Orlov

Technology usage has climbed sharply during Covid-19. Pew Research notes 53% of responders in April consider the Internet as ‘Essential’– although, no surprise, the oldest did not. And Nielsen observed that the pandemic was a catalyst for the rise of tech use for working at home and shopping, among other uses. In addition, telehealth usage has skyrocketed, with virtual doctor visits expected by Forrester Research to top 1 billion by years end. The spike has been attributed to a) the declaration of a state of emergency in March; b) introduction of Medicare/Medicaid coverage matching in-person visits; and c) encouragement from hospitals and medical practitioners.

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covid-19, Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health, Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants, senior living, seniors and aging policy, Boomer-Senior Tech Business
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NYC Startup Demonstrates How Voice Can Be the Savior to Businesses and Consumers in a Post-COVID-19 World

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 10:30 - Laurie Orlov
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COVID-19 has changed life as we know it.

It’s not possible to know exactly what will happen in the coming days and weeks. Amidst this uncertainty, it seems highly likely that a “touchless” future will become increasingly in demand.

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Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants, covid-19
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