Aging2.0 is starting a new chapter. The organization — which focuses on accelerating technological innovation in the senior housing and care sector — has been acquired by the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council (LHCC). Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, but LHCC announced that it will raise a $50 million fund, with the goal […]
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On Wednesday, AARP announced its collaboration with three startups that are focused on various aspects of caregiving for seniors. These partnerships are part of a larger strategy for AARP, where the Enterprise Innovation division is under a new leader and has expanded its strategic focus to include product development through in-house “startups.” After conceiving of […]
A new innovation program from Maplewood Senior Living aims to put more cutting-edge technology in the hands of older adults. The Westport, Connecticut-based provider on Sept. 5 announced the launch of the Center for Aging Innovation and Technology, an initiative designed to scout out new technologies and innovations that could help seniors become more independent, safer […]
The Aging2.0 OPTIMIZE conference brings together 1000+ senior care executives, tech companies, investors and entrepreneurs from around the globe. This not-to-be-missed event October 11-14 in San Francisco will feature bold keynotes, unparalleled networking opportunities, valuable market insights and a one-of-a-kind Experience Zone—an expansive, multi-sensory showcase of the most innovative technology-driven solutions across the themes of […]
In more ways than one, health care reforms have fostered greater collaboration among senior living providers and home health care agencies. As these providers find common ground in serving a similar clientele, some companies are leveraging technology platforms to grow their referrals. Senior living and home care providers have long worked together to better serve […]
Mainstream disruptive products such as Uber and Airbnb may have yet to make a formal foray into senior living on a wide-scale basis, but providers can take cues from the technology being developed for the overall population as a way to improve the quality of care. Drawing from several mainstream trends in technology, including elevated […]
The market for health care technology abounds with a plethora of startups striving to develop the next big thing that improves quality of care in the most cost-efficient manner possible. As one global startup accelerator takes its network to the next level, such technologies may soon hit the market for senior living organizations in the […]