How to Use Technology to Support Seniors

$43M says AI isn’t just for optimizing click-through rates—it’s keeping seniors on their feet and out of ERs. SafelyYou, led by George Netscher, just locked in a Series C from Touring Capital, backed by Foundation Capital, Omega Healthcare Investors, Founders Fund, Cross Creek, Samsung Next, and Qualcomm Ventures. That pushes total funding past $100M. But this isn’t about raising capital—it’s about raising standards in senior care. Falls aren’t just accidents; they’re industry-breaking events. They send seniors to hospitals, cut lives short, and burn through healthcare dollars like a dumpster fire. #Seniorlivingfacilities are in a tight spot—staff shortages, rising costs, and an aging population that isn’t slowing down. SafelyYou gives them an edge: AI that prevents falls, not just detects them. 40% fewer falls. 80% fewer fall-related ER visits. 4+ extra months of resident stay. Up to $6K in added revenue per resident. If you’re in senior care, those aren’t numbers; they’re lifelines. And the tech delivers. SafelyYou Respond™ spots falls with 99.5% accuracy, averaging one false alert per camera every two years. SafelyYou Clarity™ tracks care quality—no wearables, no nonsense. SafelyYou Aware™ runs remote #wellnessmonitoring, and SafelyYou Guardian Pro™ acts as the AI command center for facilities that actually want to get ahead. Netscher, along with COO Shirley Nickels, CPO Carlo Perez, and CTO Loic Juillard, isn’t selling another dashboard no one checks. This is AI doing what it should—solving problems humans can’t solve alone. Senior living communities like StoryPoint, Benchmark, Midwest Health, Inc., and Senior Star are already on board. This $43M fuels expansion, new AI capabilities, and a reality where falls don’t dictate the future of aging. This isn’t some “nice to have.” It’s the difference between independence and an ambulance ride. Between thriving and just surviving. AI that actually matters. #Startups #StartupFunding #SeniorCare #HealthCare #HealthTech #HealthCareAI #Seniors #Prevention #AI #VentureCapital #Technology #Innovation #PatientCare #TechEcosystem #StartupEcosystem

The future of elder care hinges on innovation. I know this first hand, and I lost my mother over a year ago. Through my experience caring for my mom, I saw how AI can transform how we support our aging population. Here’s how AI can revolutionize care for the elderly: 🤖 Personalized Care at Scale: AI analyzes health data to create customized care plans. This means better health outcomes tailored to each individual’s unique needs. 🏡 Promoting Independence: Smart home technologies powered by AI help seniors live independently longer. From fall detection to medication reminders, AI supports seniors in their desire to live independently longer and facilitates daily living. 👥 Reducing Caregiver Burden: AI tools can take over routine tasks, freeing up caregivers to focus on what matters most—human connection and emotional support. 🩺 Proactive Health Monitoring: AI tracks vital signs in real-time, predicting potential health issues before they become serious. Early intervention keeps seniors safer and healthier. 🚶♀️ Empowering Aging in Place: AI-enabled devices assist with mobility, home safety, and social engagement, helping seniors remain in their homes, surrounded by familiarity and comfort. Here’s how you can leverage AI to transform elder care: 🔍 Adopt AI-Powered Tools: Explore AI solutions that offer real-time health monitoring, personalized care plans, and smart home integrations. 🤝 Collaborate with Tech Providers: Work closely with AI developers to ensure that the tools meet the specific needs of the elderly population. 🌐 Educate and Empower: Provide training and resources for caregivers and seniors to integrate AI into their daily routines seamlessly. . 💡 Focus on human-AI collaboration: For the best outcomes, combine AI's strengths with human caregivers' empathy. . Did you know that by 2050, the global population aged 60 and over is projected to double? AI isn’t just an option—it’s essential for future care. Empower independence. Transform care. Embrace AI.

My Grandma's Safer Than Your Grandma (Thanks to #Radar & #AI... Seriously) Special thanks to Colin Hung and Healthcare IT Today for talking with us at Cairns Health about our mission at HLTH Inc. We all worry about our aging parents and grandparents. Are they taking their meds? Are they lonely? Are they secretly plotting world domination from their armchair? (Just mine? Okay...) The struggle is REAL. And not just for our grandmas but also for the #clinical teams and family members who take care of them. But what if #technology could actually make this whole "caring for our elders" thing less stressful and more... dare I say...#human? Our Cairns solution has been called a guardian angel, but instead of wings, it's got RADAR. It's ability to passively monitor, see pattern changes and use those changes to trigger an intervention is game changing. Luna uses our radar magic (and some seriously smart AI) to monitor vital signs, track sleep, and even tell if Grandma's taken her medications. The best part? NO CREEPY CAMERAS. Because, well, #privacy matters. Here's why this is a true #innovation for healthcare (and your sanity): Grandma gets to stay #independent: She can keep living her best life, and you can live yours knowing that someone is there for her when she needs it. Easing of #care burdens: Imagine getting a notification that says, "Mom slept well and her #vitals are great. She had breakfast and is now on her way to #physicaltherapy." It's the #EasyButton for #peaceofmind. #Caregivers get a break: They can finally take a breath (and maybe a nap) knowing that Luna's got their back. Less burnout, more actual care. #Healthcare gets smarter: Proactive alerts, early interventions, and a whole lot less time spent on things that a smart sensor can handle. Look, the "#silvertsunami" is coming, and our current healthcare system is woefully unprepared for what's coming. We need solutions that are both high-tech and high-touch. We need to use technology to make care more #compassionate, not less. Cairns Health is helping to make this a reality. We are showing that it's possible to create #technology that actually enhances human #connection. So, is your grandma safer than mine? Let's talk about how we can use #tech to make elder care less terrifying and more, well, #human. Drop your thoughts below! #ElderCare #HumanizeHealthcare #HealthTech #AI #Innovation #CairnsHealth #NoMoreCreepyCameras #GrandmaStrong #HLTH24 #HLTH2024 #SocialIsolation #Loneliness #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DigitalHealth Check out how Cairns Health is changing the game at https://www.cairns.ai/

We're facing an unprecedented aging crisis in America. By 2030, 73M Americans will need care... Here's the hidden solution: The numbers are staggering: • 70% of 65-year-olds will need long-term care • 151,000 caregiver shortage by 2030 • 800,000 seniors waiting for help Traditional facilities can't keep up: • 55% turning away residents • 48% have lengthy waitlists • 24% closing units due to staff shortages The solution isn't more facilities. It's reimagining care through technology. At Honor/Home Instead, we've built America's largest in-home care network by doing something different: We skipped the insurance companies and government funding. Instead, we focused on creating real value for families. Since 2016, we've pioneered AI-driven care delivery. Our technology matches caregivers with seniors at scale, detects potential issues early, and coordinates complex care schedules in real-time. Think of it like laying plumbing to reach every older adult. Consider an 80-year-old needing to change a light bulb. Getting on a ladder risks a broken hip. Not changing it means a darker house and higher fall risk. This is where our network comes in. We've built a comprehensive support system handling everything from medication management to dementia support, personal care to transportation. Every daily task that preserves dignity and independence. The impact speaks for itself: we now provide over 60 million hours of care annually, serving 50,000+ homes weekly. We've become the largest in-home care network in the Western Hemisphere. While others struggle with outdated systems, we've built a sustainable care model that: • Provides advanced training • Pays predictable wages • Scales with demand • Uses tech to improve outcomes By 2025, up to $265B of care services will shift to homes. We're not just preparing for this future. We're building it. No waitlists. No compromises. Just dignified care when needed.