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Dear Colleagues,
Have you registered for the
What's Next Longevity Venture Summit? If you already have a ticket, you can enjoy on-demand sessions from Day 1 and 2 of our Summit today by visiting the virtual platform
here. All content is available through August 31st.
If you don't yet have a ticket, it's not too late! Day 3 of our Longevity Summit will take place on Tuesday, July 21st and you will have an opportunity to engage with speakers from the agenda that day using our virtual platform. Register here!
We are excited to share today that we have selected the 5 finalists for our 2020 What's Next Longevity Venture Summit Business Plan Competition! We focused on business plans or startups targeting the longevity market, specifically,
"Technologies to Support the Needs of Older Adults in the Time of COVID-19." Over 60 companies applied this year and we had 10 diverse screening judges in this industry select the finalists below. The winner of the competition, which airs on July 21st, will receive $10,000!
Wishing you and your loved ones the best.
We remain safely at home, enjoying our emerging vegetable garden, walks in nature, and hearing the stories of our amazing colleagues and the important work they are doing each day!
Looking forward to connecting with you virtually,
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What's Next Longevity Venture Summit Day 3: July 21st
70+ Speakers, 3 Investment Competitions, 37+ Hours of On-Demand Content, Register Now! You don't want to miss our 17th Annual
#LongevitySummit. We have an incredible lineup of speakers for Day 3 of this virtual event, happening on July 21st:
https://www.boomerventuresummit.com/
What does a ticket include?
- On-Demand Viewing through August 31st
- 37+ Hours of Content
- 4 Keynote Sessions
- 10 What's Next Longevity Academy Spring Sessions
- 3 Investment Competitions
- Media Room Access
- Virtual Exhibit Hall Featuring 35+ Organizations
- Networking with Leaders in the Longevity Economy
- And more!
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Family Caregiving News from AARP
AARP is beginning a series of virtual conversations on the needs of rural family caregivers. We hope you will join us at 2pm ET, Thursday, July 30, as we begin with a look at rural family caregiving, nursing homes, and home care during the pandemic. The event will include insights from a panel of experts in rural health and aging issues:
- Paul Saucier, Director of Aging and Disability Services, Maine Department of Health and Human Services
- Suzanne Messenger, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
- Sara Medley, CEO, Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
Following the expert panel, AARP state teams will present specific, real-world challenges their constituents are facing and invite group discussion of possible solutions. Audience participation will be encouraged. To register for the event, please email:
familycaregiving@aarp.org
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Silvernest Launches COVID-19 Resource Library
Silvernest has been selected as a semifinalist for the Aging2.0 and LHCC Global Innovation Search, an honor recognizing
innovations that help keep older adults connected to their communities, families, healthcare providers and vital information. The public can
vote online for finalists up until July 31.
Also, Silvernest has launched
Silver Linings, a COVID-19 Resource Library that provides entertainment, useful information and actionable tips for those homesharing or just looking for resources to make the most of the current coronavirus reality.
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Ziegler LinkAge Funds Invest in BlueStar SeniorTech
The Ziegler LinkAge Funds has announced that they will invest in and partner with BlueStar SeniorTech of Rockville Maryland to support BlueStar's growth efforts nationwide. BlueStar SeniorTech provides aging-in-place technologies to help American seniors stay safe, healthy and connected in their homes as they age. Read the press release.
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VitalTech® Fights Back Against COVID-19 in Senior Living
VitalTech's software platform, VitalCare®, also helps resolve loneliness and social isolation brought on by COVID-19. It allows patients to stay more engaged with their loved ones through a senior-friendly smart tablet. The tablet's interface allows for video calling, texting, and messaging so that every smile can be shared. Read more here.
For a limited time,
VitalTech is offering 90 days of free VitalCare access to help combat COVID-19 and keep seniors engaged. To learn more about this ready-to-deploy offer, please contact Mike Webster at
mwebster@vitaltech.com.
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Outpatient Awarded U.S. Air Force SBIR Contract
Outpatient, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded a U.S. Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract through AFWERX and the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to advance the usage and development of Telehealth and automated medical monitoring within the Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) and specific Military Treatment Facilities (MTF). Read the press release.
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CABHI Gathers Real-Time Insights from Older Adults
The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (
CABHI) has created an
infographic that outlines their wider efforts to address the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the older adult population and the organizations and communities who serve them. Don't forget to listen to their most recent Community of Innovation podcast
here and read their
recap of the What's Next Canada conference that took place in March.
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GrandCare Featured in New York Times Story
"Technology can help families monitor the health and safety of older people kept from their families by the coronavirus," according to the New York Times. In a story by Susan B. Garland, GrandCare was highlighted as a tool that helps seniors stay "fiercely independent" while providing their adult children with peace of mind.
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Neuro Rehab VR Wins 'Women in Tech' Summit
The Capital Factory summit was aimed at women leaders, entrepreneurs, and other allies in tech who support or invest in diversity and inclusion. Fort Worth-based Neuro Rehab VR and Co-founder Veena Somareddy won the Women in Tech virtual pitch competition which rounded out the day.
Learn more about Neuro Rehab VR and how virtual reality can help with rehabilitation in this recent podcast with Hitechies
here.
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Camanio Nominated for Global Innovation Competition
Aging2.0 and The Louisville Healthcare CEO Council are searching for the best aging-focused innovators in the world focusing on mitigating social isolation and loneliness - and Camanio is in the running! Camanio was recently nominated to advance in the Aging2.0 and Louisville Healthcare CEO Council Global Innovation Search competition. You can visit the site and vote for them once a day, every day through July 31. The highest ranked companies will compete at the Virtual Pitch in August.
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Movano Inc. Secures $10M in Additional Funding
Movano Inc., a health-focused technology company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people affected by chronic health conditions, has raised $10M in a bridge round led by Tri-Valley Ventures. With $27M in total funding since its inception in 2018, the company is actively developing its first product - a wearable, non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM) powered by Radio Frequency (RF) technology that is painless, smart and simple. Read the press release.
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MyndVR at Home Program Continues to Grow
Dallas-based MyndVR has launched Myndvr at Home to provide older adults access to immersive experiences, including travel, music, art, nature and reminiscence therapies. In partnership with Littlstar, a virtual reality content developer, MyndVR is combining its original content with 360-degree videos. Read more in this McKnight's Senior Living article. MyndVR was also recently featured on Fox News and on CNET.
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