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Amazon launches new elder care subscription service Alexa Together with emergency assistance, fall detection
Fierce Healthcare December 8, 2021
Amazon has officially launched Alexa Together, a subscription-based service helping caregivers provide remote support to elderly loved ones, the tech giant said Tuesday.
First announced in late September, the service uses Amazon’s range of Echo devices with new features like fall detection and 24/7 emergency assistance supporting the health and wellbeing of older users.
Family members can choose to receive notifications through the Alexa app when their loved one uses their device for the first time each day and will be contacted along with emergency services if the user calls for help.
The service also offers fall detection integrated with third-party devices from Assistive Technology Service and Vayyar Care. If the person falls in range of the device, the Echo...
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