Author: OurCrowd

Eighty four-year-old Salvador Gonzalez talks to Meela almost as much as he sees his daughter — a few times a week. It’s part of his routine at RiverSpring Living, a senior care facility in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson river. They typically chat for 10 to 20 minutes, discussing everything from Gonzalez’ passion for music to the minutiae of his day, his meals and how he’s feeling. Read more...

ElliQ, a “Smart Care Companion,” is now offered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to Medicaid clients through its Roads to Community Living program. This program helps people with long-term care needs move from institutions like nursing homes or state hospitals back into their own homes and communities. ElliQ is designed to make that transition easier — and a lot more social. Watch...