What You Should Know:
- Rippl, a provider of virtual dementia care raises $23M ina Series A funding round led by Tina Hoang-To, Founding General Partner at Kin Ventures, with participation from existing investors including ARCH Venture Partners, General Catalyst, GV (Google Ventures), F-Prime, Mass General Brigham Ventures, and 1843 Capital. JSL Health also joined the round as a new investor.
- The need for accessible and compassionate dementia care is more critical than ever. With
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Aging Care
Aging in Place: The Silent Epidemic Crippling Seniors’ Well-Being
What You Should Know:
- A new survey conducted by Alignment Health reveals the significant social and environmental factors that are impacting the health and well-being of seniors in the United States. These factors, known as social determinants of health, are preventing seniors from living healthier lives.
- The 2024 Social Threats to Aging Well In America was conducted via an online poll of 2,051 Americans aged 65 and older between April 30 and May 21, 2024. Additional
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Silver Tsunami: Rise of Tech-Enabled Senior Home Care
With the advancements in medical care and the resilience of the human spirit, most people now live longer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports this, publishing data about the rise in life expectancy in the U.S., with the average American man now reaching 74 and women pushing 80.
As a trusted partner in the healthcare community, my team and I are always working to help our clients provide the best care to the "Silver Tsunami" — the rapidly growing elderly population
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Generation Lab Launches Platform to Measure Aging Speed and Extend Lifespan
What You Should Know:
- Generation Lab, a pioneer in the field of longevity, has announced the general availability of its revolutionary platform designed to measurably extend the human lifespan.
- The first-of-its-kind offering provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing the aging process, empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being.
Beyond the Hype: Measuring Aging Effectiveness
While interest in longevity is growing, the
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The Rise of Digital Rehab: Tech Solutions for Senior Recovery
Future-forward technologies have traditionally been associated with sci-fi narratives and cutting-edge software companies, often overlooking their potential to transform a wide array of industries beyond entertainment and tech.
The senior care sector, particularly in the realm of short-term rehabilitation, is witnessing a transformative wave thanks to these cutting-edge applications. Imagine a scenario where your loved one benefits from rehabilitation not only through traditional methods but
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GrandPad Launches AI-Enabled Virtual Companion for Seniors
What You Should Know:
- GrandPad, the leading tablet specifically designed for seniors, announces a groundbreaking innovation: Grandie, the first-of-its-kind AI-powered virtual companion tailored to older adults.
- The patent-pending technology aims to revolutionize the way seniors connect, engage, and enjoy the digital world, fostering meaningful interactions and personalized experiences.
More Than Just an Assistant: A Charming and Wise Friend
Unlike basic virtual assistants,
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Nascentia Health Enhances Aging in Place with Biofourmis’ Connected Care Platform
What You Should Know:
- Nascentia Health, a provider of in-home care and insurance services in Central New York, is taking care-at-home to the next level with a strategic partnership with Biofourmis, a global leader in technology-enabled care delivery.
- The strategic collaboration aims to empower older adults to age safely and comfortably in their own homes while reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions and improving overall healthcare outcomes.
Key Benefits of the Partnership
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Evidation, USC Partner to Integrate Wearables Dataset for Healthy Aging Study
What You Should Know:
Evidation, the company creating new ways to measure and improve health in everyday life, today announced a partnership with USC’s Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research to incorporate wearable device data into the landmark Understanding America Study.The goal of the partnership is to power research that will generate insights into healthy aging. Evidation and USC will collaborate to integrate a robust wearables dataset into extensive survey data that has
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Bold Secures $17M to Expand Healthy Aging Platform with Medicare Plans
What You Should Know:
Bold, a Los Angeles-based healthy aging platform raises $17M in Series A funding led by Rethink Impact, with participation from Samsung Next and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, Khosla Ventures, GingerBread Capital, and Primetime Partners. The latest funding, bringing its total amount raised to $27M. The company plans to utilize the capital to support Bold's continued expansion with national and regional Medicare plans and provider
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Age Tech: Supporting Better Patient Outcomes in Senior Care
Your grandparent has arthritis in their knees, which can make it difficult for them to walk around their home. What if they had access to robot limbs to help them move around more independently without experiencing pain? Your parent has been diagnosed with a heart condition, and your entire family is constantly worried about their health. What if a device worn on their wrist could monitor their vitals all day, alerting you and their caregivers of anything concerning? Your grandparent has been
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