Amazon Launches Elder Care Subscription Service, Alexa Together
Niko Pajkovic — December 17, 2021 — Life-Stages
References: amazon & fiercehealthcare
Amazon has announced the launch of Alexa Together, a subscription-based service designed to help caregivers provide remote support for the elderly people in their lives. The service will utilize Amazon's Echo technology, adding new 24/7 emergency assistance and fall detection features.
In addition, caregivers will have the option to receive notifications directly through the Alexa app, letting them know when their loved ones first use the device each day. This simple feature can function as an easy-to-use, daily check-in system for both parties.
The new service will allow up to ten people to provide remote support to a single loved one, increasing the likelihood that someone will respond promptly to an alert or notification. Other standout features of Alexa Together include giving family members the ability to set reminders, create shopping lists, play music, and read the news aloud to their loved ones without physically having to visit them.
Image Credit: Shutterstock, Amazon
In addition, caregivers will have the option to receive notifications directly through the Alexa app, letting them know when their loved ones first use the device each day. This simple feature can function as an easy-to-use, daily check-in system for both parties.
The new service will allow up to ten people to provide remote support to a single loved one, increasing the likelihood that someone will respond promptly to an alert or notification. Other standout features of Alexa Together include giving family members the ability to set reminders, create shopping lists, play music, and read the news aloud to their loved ones without physically having to visit them.
Image Credit: Shutterstock, Amazon
Trend Themes
1. Remote Elderly Care - There is a growing demand for remote elderly care services that utilize innovative technology such as Amazon's Alexa Together.
2. Personal Emergency Response Systems - Personal emergency response systems with fall detection and 24/7 assistance, such as those offered through Alexa Together, can revolutionize how caregivers provide support to the elderly.
3. Caregiver Support Technology - Technology and apps that provide support to caregivers can greatly improve the quality of care received by the elderly in a remote care setting.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Healthcare providers and insurers that partner with tech companies to develop remote elderly care technology can offer innovative solutions that improve the quality of care received by the elderly.
2. Technology - Tech companies that specialize in developing remote care technology, personal emergency response systems, and caregiver support technology can meet the growing demand for these services and disrupt the current healthcare industry.
3. Retail - Retail companies that focus on home health products could benefit from partnering with tech companies to provide a wide range of products and services for remote elderly care, such as Amazon's Alexa Together subscription service.
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