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Innovations in Aging

Video series highlights NYSOFA's public-private partnerships to support older adults

Innovations in Aging-Video Series Highlighting NYSOFA's Public-Private Partnerships

Statewide innovations were the focus at the 2024 Aging Concerns Unite Us conference (ACUU). NYSOFA encourages all aging services providers to watch these videos and learn more about some of the tools available to help older adults in your community. 

We gave presenters an assignment: In 8 minutes or less, describe (or show) your program innovation, present outcomes data, and talk about how aging services providers can leverage each program innovation to best serve older adults. 

Want to learn more? Download the slidedeck with more information about each of these innovations. 

 

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Ageless Innovation

Plush, "lifelike" animatronic pets designed to make realistic sounds and motions, providing comfort and companionship to individuals. NYSOFA has so far provided over 31,000 pets to older adults.

Ted Fischer, CEO and Co-Founder of Ageless Innovation, also speaks on partnerships with local aging and health services organizations to host “Reach Out and Play” events. These intergenerational game events are part of a national initiative that is bringing together generations for game play. Learn more about upcoming “Reach Out and Play” events here.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Ageless Innovation

ARCHANGELS

Caregiver awareness campaign, caregiver intensity index and service resource.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: ARCHANGELS

 

Better Age

Provides organizations with easy-to-understand information and actionable insights; provides older adults with personalized recommendations to live well.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Better Age

 

Blooming Health

A digital engagement platform to improve older adults’ awareness and connection to community-based aging services. The platform is being used by several Area Agencies on Aging through a partnership with NYSOFA.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Blooming Health

 

Community Care Connections

A program model integrating traditional community-based aging services with medical systems of care to positively affect the triple aim of cost, quality and patient satisfaction.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Community Care Connections

Discover Live

Interactive, live, virtual travel, allowing older adults to explore the world from the comfort of their own homes.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Discover Live

 

ElliQ

NYSOFA has partnered with Intuition Robotics to provide AI companion technology to older adults.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: ElliQ

Emerest Connect

24/7 on-call nursing assistance, nutrition programs by certified nutritionists, and 24/7 ambulance service, plus interactive television studio for homebound older adults.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Emerest Connect

GetSetUp

Online courses and communities that help older adults learn new skills and interact with others who share their interests. Through NYSOFA’s partnership, over 400,000 older adults have joined.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: GetSetUp

LifeBio

Utilizes voice recordings to create Life Story Books, Snapshots, and Action Plans for people living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia to ensure their stories are told.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: LifeBio

MapHabit

Evidence-based, interactive step-by-step guides to help individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia (as well as their care partners) create healthy, sustainable habits to improve their daily lives.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: MapHabit

Memory Lane TV

Immersive, interactive multi-sensory videos and experiences that create a sense of calm, connection, and wellness for individuals with memory loss.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Memory Lane TV

ONSCREEN

Connecting older adults and their families easily and safely through the use of the TV, including video calls, reminders, live classes and companionship.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: ONSCREEN

Relish

Dementia products designed to bring calm and independence.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Relish

 

 

 

 

Trualta

Evidence-based caregiver education and training portal, available free of charge for any caregiver in New York through a partnership with NYSOFA.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Trualta

Virtual Senior Center (VSC)

An online community that allows older and homebound adults to connect and engage with each other through virtual and hybrid classes.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Virtual Senior Center (VSC)

VivaLynx

Virtual care in the home using an innovative mobile app, from emergency level telemedicine to social programs.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: VivaLynx

Vivo

Fitness programming for older adults based on the Science of Strength Training, consisting of small-group, interactive Zoom classes taught by live instructors.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Vivo

Zinnia TV

Therapeutic TV for dementia patients, fostering connections, supporting daily activities, and soothing anxiety.

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Innovations in Aging Panel: Zinnia TV