By Yasmin Ranade
The National Impact Challenge 2023 ‒ Bold Innovations for Living, is a competition that will bring together selected finalists from across Canada to pitch their technology, innovative program or service for aging with choice and dignity in Canada.
by Lee Rickwood
Up to 100 health care technology projects for senior citizens are being developed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Canada.
By Christine Persaud
With certain technology, it is possible for able-bodied and minded seniors to remain living at home while still being monitored and remotely cared for by family. But the reality is that this isn’t the case for every senior. Some require 24/7 monitoring and care. In these situations, the solution is Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. But there are ways tech can help there, too.
by Lee Rickwood
A powerhouse combination of Canadian high-tech companies has come together to launch a new program of supports for seniors.
By Lee Rickwood
Internet service providers and technology developers who are developing new broadband services – and senior citizens who may need attention at home – are sensing that Wi-Fi is the next big thing.
By Christine Persaud
When it comes to tech for an aging population, we have come a long way from the days of the medical alert bracelet or necklace with a button to press when in distress, like after a fall or other health or mobility-related incident. Tech today is empowering aging boomers more than ever.
By Yasmin Ranade
Ming Yang, founder of Orchard, realized that as the pandemic necessitated people to adopt a more robust digital lifestyle, seniors would need support. With a computer engineering background as well as work experience at Apple and Microsoft, Ming now provides enjoyable tech experiences for people that didn’t grow up with technology.
by Lee Rickwood
AGE-WELL aims not only to get products to market that are practical and useful, but also to ensure that privacy, ethical and regulatory issues are not ignored along the way.