Thank you for the iPads and iPhones for care homes. I’m sure Apple shareholders will be thrilled – but will older adults? While Matt Hancock’s drive to deliver digital transformation in the health care sector should be applauded, the recent announcement of iPads for care homes is short-sighted and ignores the market research. The 11,000 iPads amount to less than one unit...

Matt Hancock embraces “Zoom medicine” and the need for more telehealth Health Secretary Matt Hancock has praised the “hugely positive” response to virtual telehealth appointments during the coronavirus pandemic and supports an ongoing shift towards more “Zoom medicine”.

Kraydel named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service Spark Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Belfast and London-based AgeTech company Kraydel have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Spark DPS, to accelerate delivery of “revolutionary” technology for older adults.

A healthcare system too rigid and risk-averse to embrace the shift to home-based care? There have been an abundance of reports with an almost embarrassing wealth of evidence about the quality and productivity of care outside of hospital settings.

Tired of the gimmicks, Healthtech needs to get its act together The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that health and particularly social care delivery is under public scrutiny like never before.

The challenges of moving from lockdown to “new norm” We’ve had several weeks of listening to the Government, and for those outside England, listening to our devolved leaders, tell us to stay at home to protect ourselves and the NHS.

Resilience will be key to enduring Covid-19 Kraydel’s mission is to enable and increase the resilience and independence of the elderly.

Taking care of your mental health while isolated The restrictions on social contact and movement can feel frustrating, but there are a number of things that can be done to maintain your social connection and improve your mental wellbeing.

AgeTech: How UI design has had to adapt for elderly tech users For those who’ve grown up in the digital age, UX and UI design have become intuitive. We can navigate around any site on any device.

How can the care sector protect the vulnerable during the Covid-19 outbreak? As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, even the most bustling cities have fallen silent as residents heed the guidance to self-isolate. But whilst we are all in quarantine, for now, there is one group who are far more at-risk than the...