How can Technology Help Seniors?
Technology
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, making it challenging to stay abreast of all the developments. Nevertheless, numerous innovations are profoundly benefiting seniors.
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From devices and robots aiding in various daily tasks such as cooking meals and delivering packages to facilitating social interactions, the array of available technologies is remarkable. Let's delve into a few examples.
Companion Pets
JOY FOR ALL Companion Pets are designed to bring comfort, companionship, and fun to elder loved ones. The interactive cats and pup are all about an ease-of-care and convenience that pairs with technology for the best possible experience.
Joy For All Companion Pet Pups provide all of the napping, cuddling, barking, and wagging—without making a mess in the house or chewing your shoes!
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Elli Q
Alleviating loneliness & empowering independence
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ElliQ is an AI-powered companion designed to support and accompany older adults on the journey to age independently, while reducing loneliness and isolation.
No matter how much (or how little) experience you have with technology, ElliQ is simple and easy to use. Through voice command, on-screen instructions, and proactive suggestions, ElliQ interacts with you in a way that feels natural, effortless, and personalized.
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Amazon Echo (3rd Gen)
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The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) smart speakers with a built-in screen let you stay on top of the news and weather, and stay in touch with the important people in your life. “Voice-enabled technologies also provide a little bit of information and social interaction.
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The Amazon Echo has excellent sound and is great for making video calls. It's “drop in” feature, enables a two-way video chat .
It can help with schedule and medication Reminders, show how to videos, and even has a feature, in which blind and low-vision people can identify grocery items simply by holding them up to the Echo Show’s camera and asking “Alexa, what am I holding?”
Senior Planet Community
The platform encourages older adults to connect with peers who share similar interests, by posting and commenting in groups pertaining to specific topics (i.e.: fitness, photography, etc.). Senior Planet Community includes the following features:
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Straightforward, modern, and age-friendly design.
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Zero advertisements and security, with a promise to users that their data will not be sold for marketing purposes.
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Enhanced accessibility options, including larger text size, increased text spacing, highlighting links, colorblind options, etc.
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Platform moderators are responsible for preventing cyberbullying and the spread of false information.
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