seniors

CareYaya Enables Affordable Home Care by Connecting Healthcare Students with Seniors

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careyaya, a platform that connects people in need of caregivers with healthcare students, is working to revolutionize the caregiving industry. The startup, which was showcased as part of Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt, seeks to improve affordable in-home support while helping students prepare for their future careers in healthcare. The startup was founded in 2022 … Read more

Do voice assistants like Alexa help alleviate loneliness for seniors?

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As technology connects people around the world, loneliness remains widespread. This loneliness is common especially among older adults. Researchers are now investigating whether digital voice assistants, like Amazon's Alexa, can address loneliness in those facing social isolation. Elena Castro, Health Technology and Psychology researcher at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, said: “Our study suggests that … Read more