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The Timelessness of strategies for dementia technology

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 15:59 - Laurie Orlov

Five years ago -- this site looked at the state of dementia-related technologies.  The more things (the tech offerings) change, the more their purpose and function remain the same.  Today there are websites that list gadgetry for managing and living with dementia.  There are research reports about technology for dementia care that include social robots, apps, or GPS locators. There are thoughts about implementation factors, articles from AARP, books about dementia care and many other knowledgeable observations and sources of guidance. Today 6.9 million Americans have dementia, slightly fewer than the 7 million estimated in 2020, though growth projections about dementia through 2030 were large and lon longer timeframe ones are even larger.  So what are the general tech categories that can help at the various stages?

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Rendever Launches Alcove Sanctuary: A New VR Application Featuring an AI Family Companion

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 08:59 - Laurie Orlov
01/06/2025

BOSTON, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rendever, the company leading the industry in immersive technology for aging, today introduces its long-awaited consumer subscription available through its new virtual reality application, Alcove Sanctuary.

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Groundbreaking Ecosystem Map Reveals Innovative Collaborations, Care Pathways, and Technologies for Dementia

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 07:08 - Laurie Orlov
06/27/2024

CHICAGO, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Journal of Alzheimer's Disease article unveils an innovative tool demonstrating how key sectors and technologies can positively impact people living with dementia.

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Pitch Competition Finalists Vie for $10,000 Prizes and Mentorships at 21 st Annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit

Tue, 06/18/2024 - 14:28 - Laurie Orlov
06/17/2024

LAFAYETTE, CA, JUNE 7, 2024 – Mary Furlong & Associates (MFA), producer of the longest

running conference on the longevity economy, today announced the finalists for two

competitions taking place at the 21 st annual What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit: the

$10,000 Business Plan Competition and the AgeTech After Dark Pitch Challenge. These

competitions fuel the growth of agetech startups and promote innovative solutions to the

many challenges in the aging space. The conference will be held at the Fairmont San Francisco

June 11-12.

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Five new technologies for older adults – May 2024

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:06 - Laurie Orlov

As the year progresses, the older adult population gets the innovators' attention. As it should be, given the swelling older adult market, growing visibility with investors, and increasing attention from the federal government. Rock Health break out the 65+ in its surveys of health tech ownership. Surveys show that Americans prefer to age in their own homes, also known as aging in place. Pew Research notes that the Centenarian population will triple in the next 30 years, baby boomers are hitting ‘peak 65’ this year, and in just six years, all 72 million baby boomers will be 65+. Within that context, it will continue to be important to note new innovations that could improve their quality of life, such as:

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Rippl Buys Tech Startup for Dementia Caregivers, Expanding Platform

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 07:28 - Laurie Orlov
06/09/2024

ehavioral tech platform Rippl has acquired a startup aimed at providing information and services for dementia caregivers in its ongoing quest to broaden and deepen its memory care-related services.

Rippl acquired the startup, Kinto, in last month. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

In the coming months, Rippl will integrate technology developed by Kinto from the last two years to improve Rippl’s virtual patient and family experience, according to Rippl co-founder and CEO Kris Engskov.

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