Personalized tech packages for aging in place: Creation and assessment of a systematic approach for empowering older adults to live a safer, better life through technology

 This application is designed as a first phase of a larger-scale implementation trial. The project will build and validate an innovative and unique combination of several technologies made by Canadian startups to find the optimal use case for them in “at home” and “independent living” environments while exploring adoption barriers for tech utilization. It will also test the delivery, impact, and user experience of personalized “Tech Package” services using a system integration approach to assess real-world effectiveness and readiness for broader implementation.

Starting with a personal needs assessment for candidate older adults, we will offer customized tech packages to twenty individuals to improve their independence, safety and happiness. All clients will get the Thriving.ai platform solution as a collaboration and communication solution between stakeholders. Based on the specific needs of the chosen clients the integration partner will recommend relevant solutions from our partners (Sleep sensor, Fall sensor, safety device and social isolation solution) and from additional options to be used in next phases. A pre and post evaluation of KPI’s will be used to assess the impact these solutions have on each individual. The selected solutions will be installed, maintained and updated as needed to increase the impact and value to the older adults and their families. The results of the evaluation will inform both the system integrator in charge of the packages as well as the technology companies participating in the project to improve their products and understand better ways to maximize their value.