senior care
Digital health can help seniors age in place, but companies should consider usability and accessibility for their devices to succeed with the population, said panelists at CES 2023.
The startup offers access to advocates who can help family caregivers make plans or solve problems as well as a digital health platform.
Also, Malaysian telehealth startup Qmed Asia has signed multiple partnerships around Asia.
The company provides resources and care navigation for people who are assisting older family members or loved ones with disabilities.
Digital health companies should focus on creating frictionless experiences that connect seniors to their care teams.
DUOS emerged from stealth with a $6 million seed in June.
The proof-of-concept study used off-the-shelf sensors to identify abnormal events and alert family members through text messages.
Vayyar and Assistive Technology Service (ATS) are options for fall-detection devices as part of the Alexa Together subscription that allows caregivers to remotely assist family members.
The funding round comes months after the company raised $19.5 million in Series A financing.
Baby boomers are less likely to see therapists or psychiatrists, despite the growing need during the pandemic. Telehealth could help lower those barriers to care.