Aging In Place Technology Watch August 27, 2020
Laurie Orlov

Lots of talk about remote care technologies — but will the 2020 crisis convert to actual technology change? So much has changed in recent months as a result of Covid-19 — startling changes that previously were incremental. Consider reimbursement for telehealth technologies, a wave of free engagement software, distribution of tablets to senior centers and Echo Dots to senior living, to remote care voice tech for high needs seniors and government-funded competition to combat social isolation. And no doubt that’s just a subset of what’s happening as frantic attempts are made to close gaps in communication, care delivery, safety, social isolation and more.

Consider the components of technology to deliver remote care. As the world settles into a post-pandemic...

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Topics: Digital Health, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Public Health / COVID, Technology, Wearables
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