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PCHA Aging & Technology Task Force

'Delivering cool technology for warm hands'

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Petra Wilson, European program director for Personal Connected Health Alliance, talks about the need for user-friendly, adaptive tech to make up for a shortage of "warm hands," or physical human contact in care.

 

Health technologies targeting seniors must add value to their lives

Nancy Green, president and founder of The SAA Group, says the Personal Connected Health Alliance's Aging & Technology Task Force brings thought leadership and industry knowledge to those who are trying to get into the growing marketplace.

 

Older adults want health tech that 'just works'

The ability to leverage technology at home enables the growing older population to remain independent, but devices need to be easy as possible to use, says Mike Mazzola, CEO of Lamprey Networks.

 

Future health tech will deliver better provider-patient engagement

Gilles Lunzenfichter, chief commercial officer at Medisanté, talks how his company simplifies connectivity for in the home for remote patient monitoring by removing the need for Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and the benefits to patients and providers.

 

Purpose-built technology must resonate with end users

Frances Ayalasomayajula, head of population health for HP, says technology can address feelings of isolation and loneliness by helping seniors find social connectedness.