Fresh from AgeTech LA's meetup: meet these innovative #AgeTech products that make life easier for older adults and their Caregivers!
Embodied Labs – Empathy Through Virtual Reality: Embodied Labs builds empathy to improve care through "Actionable Empathy." VR goggles place users in the shoes of older adults, simulating conditions like macular degeneration, hearing loss, and early dementia. Caregivers can practice responding to real-life challenges, make mistakes safely, and build decision-making skills. This experiential learning improves care quality while reinforcing dignity and respect - critical for overcoming knee-jerk ageist reactions.
The goal of the empathy experience reminded me of MIT AgeLab's Age Gain Now Empathy System, but Embodied Labs is more versatile - and looks much comfier Embodied Labs also offers video-based experiences without VR goggles.
AGETECH LA Highlight Video Hively – "Retirement Concierge"
An AI-powered retirement navigator that acts as a concierge through a texting chatbot (visual AI in the works), connecting retirees to resources, services, and educational events designed by a creating trusted connections. It’s geriatrician. Hive Affinity Groups match users with peers based on shared interests, $25/month for individuals, with business partnerships in progress. Founder Angela Gu is expanding their service provider network.
DYK? 1 in 4 adults age 65+ are socially isolated, & a lack of regular interaction with others can affect your health and well-being. - National Institute on Aging
3. The Loop Village – Guided Social Platform
A virtual Wellness Hub designed to combat isolation and build community through live, guided classes, virtual travel, and social cafés. As founder Margot Biane Merrick said, “Relationships sustain them.”
For remote family members, it offers a way to keep loved ones engaged while reducing care hours. Available as a standalone platform or integrated within the Onscreen communication hub. Some home care agencies and local Area Agencies on Aging are exploring it as a caregiving supplement, using a per-member-per-month model.
4. Mercury Alert AI – Affordable Remote Monitoring Automates existing Wi-Fi cameras for overnight monitoring (great for dementia care). Their “Sit Up Alert” detects when someone sits up in bed—before they stand (or fall)—and offers two-way audio for real-time communication. It’s $100/month and currently in San Diego. They’re also working toward health insurance partnerships for potential discounts.
5. Onscreen Inc. – Communication Hub for TV and Tablets
ONSCREEN is a Roku-like device that you can use with your existing TV or Tablet, turning communication and care hubs for telehealth, AI companionship, and online classes. Onscreen recently won a $25,000 prize from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation and they’ve expanded to tablets, since, as Costin put it, “Keep your hands off my TV” is a common refrain among users. The Loop Village and Pluto TV are are also accessible directly through the platform. MORE INFO: ONSCREEN Blog Post USE THIS LINK* for 15% DISCOUNT https://onscreeninc.com/discount/CustomizedAging
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