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The MoU will enable the partners to discover innovative Israeli startups that can collaborate with the group through a startup competition and share project costs for initial technology validation.

Forbes reports Shail Mehta, CEO of The Last Gameboard, raised $6 million in venture capital through cold calls, perserverence. The company came out of beta testing at the end of February, and the tablet began shipping in March.

Sixty-seven United Church Homes communities were recognized with High Performer or Leader status.

The exercise platform provides personalized game-like exercises for older adults.

The Clear Perspectives team will continue to operate out of its Cincinnati office as it becomes TMG's first brick-and-mortar location in Ohio

The firm said it has closed on $650 million for its early stage fund and $275 million for what it calls an early growth-stage fund.

The strategic investment arm of NAR opened applications for the fourth cohort of its Canadian technology growth program.

FallCall Solutions is a U.S. finalist in the "Silver Economy" category.

SingFit CEO Rachel Francine discussed singing for better brain health and the SingFit platform at the Human Brain Expo.

As healthcare grows more consumerized, retailers and providers are launching collaborations that put access and patient experiences front and center.

The study, conducted with health-tech platform NeuroFlow, found a connection between depression and anxiety and the physical health of disability claimants.

Through this partnership, Carson advisors will be able to streamline their clients' estate plan and probate needs, creating ready-to-execute documents in all 50 states.

Webex by Cisco will integrate Voiceitt's technology into its platform for people to make virtual meetings more accessible for individuals with speech impairments.

The white paper on rapid technological disruption says age-related industries are leveraging AI to improve care management, automate check-ins and prevent falls.

Loneliness and isolation is recognized as a public health crisis, and LeadingAge CAST updated its tool to find solutions for organizations.

Kyle Rand, CEO and Co-Founder of Rendever, discusses his work with virtual reality technology for older adults and explains how Rendever's products can help combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults.

Dr. Michael Apkon, a member of the board for Homecare Hub, said "Not only are we in the peak of the Baby Boomer aging wave, but we also began to have a lot more people that needed some sort of post-acute care setting as they were recovering from COVID."

GaitBetter is a new approach to resident mobility, cognitive health and fall prevention.

Eight U.K. companies and five Canadian companies were invited to take part in an in-person exchange, they will be supported by experts with in-depth knowledge of the healthy aging innovation ecosystems within each country, from national healthcare providers, academia and industry.

The three-day summit will be facilitated by leaders from all facets of the digital therapeutics (DTx) ecosystem, including policymakers, manufacturers, payors and other experts to guide innovation and equity in healthcare.

The list is a measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture.

Carrie Shaw will speak at the event, running in Santa Clara, Calif. from May 31 to June 2.

RAZ Mobility updated the RAZ Memory Cell Phone that adds video calling capability, and other features, to enhance the device for both seniors and caregivers.

The startup made the list for the thrid year in a row. Also: Bringing estate planning into the digital age - The Financial Revolutionist

The aim of the competition is to improve existing AI algorithms for skin cancer to accelerate detection and diagnosis. Companies will be expected to understand the performance of their algorithm prior to the challenge.

The company highlights many of the phrases being used to entrap people in romance scams, reminding them it's best to take the time to verify the identity of those on the other line, despite how pressing the matter may appear.

The company raised $35 million via IP-based dept financing to support its consumer growth strategy via retail and geographic expansion.

A majority of voters (78%) are either a current, past or future family caregiver. Over 70% in the AARP poll said they would be more likely to support a candidate who backed proposals to support family caregivers, such as a tax credit, paid family leave and increased support and respite services.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, the Foundation for Social Connection is joining the Surgeon General in his efforts to address loneliness and improve mental health.

Nigel Morris and Frank Rotman were named to Forbes' annual Midas List honoring the best 100 venture capitalists in the world. Rotman was named to the list for the sixth consecutive year, while Morris appeared for the third time in a row.

The RAZ Memory Cell Phone focuses on simplicity, making it a great option for seniors with mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson's disease, stroke or arthritis.

Coordinated Behavioral Care's Innovative iChoose Event identified solutions that improve access and engagement for individuals with complex behavioral health and medical needs within the Bronx, NY community. Litesprite's mobile mental health video game, Sinasprite, was selected as one of four finalists.

FinTech revenues are projected to grow sixfold from $245 billion to $1.5 trillion by 2030, according to the QED report.

The Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital each received a Hospital Safety Grade of A.

The initiative is led by NIA in collaboration with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

The awards are given to companies for making the world more equitable, accessible and sustainable.

According to the report, 92% of global businesses are using AI-driven personalization to drive business growth. Four in five (81%) organizations also believe recent AI technology has the potential to positively impact customer experiences. Also: Among C-suite leaders, AI is top digital priority in the path to operational resilience, finds Accenture study - Accenture

The clearance marks a significant milestone for Casana in its pursuit to enable effortless home health monitoring.

The offer is available for people who join its Facebook focus group and provide feedback.

NaviGuide helps connect adult children and other caregivers, as well as their older adult parents, to the aging services best for them, said Terry Spitznagel, chief growth officer at United Church Homes.

The partnership aims to boost patient enrollment in an Alzheimer's clinical trial, aiming to hasten the approval process for its anti-amyloid antibody.

Ankara University and the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement are the latest members to join the global network in ECHAlliance.

The startup is part of a $40-million, three-year commitment from Amazon Web Services to address health inequities by supporting organizations dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes for underserved communities.

The awards were given for the company's annual conference TriNet PeopleForce.

The publication covers how the company developed a music memory platform to help caregivers and occupational therapists deliver therapeutic music activities.

Main Line Health was included on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2023.

State Farm customers can participate in the ADT Home Security Program which includes getting ADT at a discounted rate and receiving a Command alarm system at no cost.

Dr. Sarita Mohanty, CEO of The SCAN Foundation, discusses multisector plans for aging in different states.

Atento aims to support the next generation of tech founders and help enable a more inclusive economy.

With Path Feel, foot health for people with diabetes can be monitored remotely, without the need for as many appointments, while keeping people and their feet safe. Specifically, the insoles track pressure and temperature, which are established biomarkers for ulcers, and based on seeing changes, can provide alerts to the user and their clinician.

The a2PilotAwards issued its request for applications. It also announced a webinar with PIs and pilot leads from JH AITC, MassAITC for Connected Care in Aging & Alzheimer's Disease and the Penn Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Healthy Aging.a2

CABHI's Dr. Allison Sekuler is featured in a video on Technology's Golden Age which explores how technology could play a pivotal role in keeping aging populations healthy, empowered, mobile and living full lives. Also: The human brain is an amazing thing ... until it fails - CABHI Blog MindMics partnered with BBC Storyworks on Technology's Golden Age series - MindMics Twitter

Crayon scored 96 out of 100 on the SHE Index , 23 points above the average for the technology sector.

Apkon is a physician executive and physician scientist who most recently served as the CEO at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Since 2021, Apkon served as an advisor to Homecare Hub.

Research from the LeadingAge, LTSS Center and NCO Aging finds 80% of Americans over 60 would struggle to pay for a nursing home even if they spent all their savings. Also: LeadingAge member United Church Homes says Ohio's Hospice alliance started with mission-driven, faith-based foundations for both providers - LeadingAge Twitter

The film captures what co-founders and sister-brother duo, CEO Rachel Francine and Chief Clinical Officer Andy Tubman, describe as the multi-generational development of the SingFit digital health platform and its impact on people with various health conditions.

The new company, which will continue to be called XRHealth, aims to become the largest XR therapeutics platform in the world, capable of addressing both physical and mental health issues.

Kevin Snodgrass and Dr. Joe Nocera discuss the physical and cognitive benefits of dual-task exercise.

The company's technology focuses on physical changes typically caused by heart disease, epilepsy and cerebrovascular disease. It uses proprietary AI to estimate biometric data which are collected from the driver using a contactless Driver Monitoring System.

The organization's Technology Center, which features high-tech devices, training and a model Smart Home for clients to try innovations, increases the Lighthouse Guild's status in the field, as Roberts envisions.