Senior Housing News July 20, 2022
Tim Regan

Technology and retail giant Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) is planning a new contest for developing new Alexa skills for the senior living industry.

The company is putting forward more than $45,000 in prizes for developers who can build new Alexa skills with functions that can aid older adults and senior living communities. Kelly Wenzel, director of B2B Marketing and Developer Engagement for Alexa, announced the contest during the company’s Alexa Live event on Wednesday.

“We are inviting all developers, designers and tech-for-good enthusiasts to build Alexa experiences for the age 55-plus population,” Wenzel said during the event Wednesday. “This is your opportunity to build delightful Alexa skills for this large and diverse older adult cohort and compete for more than $45,000...

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