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By HIMSS TV | 09:40 am | January 20, 2021
Best Buy Health Vice President Sarah Jones makes predictions about what to expect with telehealth, senior care and the regulatory space in 2021.
By Dave Muoio | 11:37 am | November 12, 2020
The Amazon Alexa Care Hub connects a senior's personal assistant device to a caretaker's mobile app, and includes activity alerts, emergency contacts and other communications features.
By Dave Muoio | 01:44 pm | October 28, 2020
The company handles back-office operations for its partner organizations, and provides professional caregivers with an app for finding and scheduling jobs.
By Dave Muoio | 12:47 pm | September 24, 2020
The Florida startup connects college and nursing students with seniors who need help with tasks or someone to talk to.
By Laura Lovett | 09:45 am | September 11, 2020
At HIMSS & Health 2.0 Europe Digital Event 2020, panelists talk about retired individuals' role in the healthcare ecosystem and healthy ageing. 
By Dave Muoio | 02:28 pm | April 29, 2020
Stony Brook University experts describe key design points for a successful in-home senior-health-monitoring system, and their efforts to develop such a tool.
By Dave Muoio | 04:45 pm | February 13, 2020
The company, known for its ElliQ countertop AI device for seniors, is also working on personal assistant software for cars and other use cases.
By Laura Lovett | 01:58 pm | October 09, 2019
Papa's Series A round was led by Canaan with participation from Pivotal Ventures, Initialized Capital, Y Combinator and Sound Ventures. 
By Laura Lovett | 02:49 pm | October 03, 2019
The round was led by Freestyle Ventures and Cowboy Ventures with participation from Maverick Ventures, Felicis Ventures and angel investor Bruce Dunlevie. 
By Dave Muoio | 04:12 pm | May 09, 2019
Data from 19 studies suggest emotional benefits for those living in homes, but stress that the simulated pets won't be accepted by every senior.