TORONTO — Telus Health and the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) announced today a collaboration to raise awareness about assistive technologies that can help older adults maintain active and independent lives.
Using a $100,000 contribution from Telus Health, the NIA is publishing print and online resources “to inform older adults and their caregivers on how technology can enhance social inclusion, functional ability, health, well-being and safety,” reads a Telus Health press release.
“There are a growing number of tools and devices that seek to enable more independent living for older adults,” says Michael Nicin, executive director of the NIA, in the press release. “These include devices and apps that help monitor and manage chronic conditions, detect trips and falls, and help people respond to an emergency.
“Our work with Telus Health will help ensure more Canadians are better informed about technologies that can support them to live healthy lives.”
The Telus LivingWell Companion and Telus Health Companion on Apple Watch services provide automatic fall detection and 24/7 emergency monitoring support.
“Supporting Canada’s vulnerable population that is at risk of falling or having a medical emergency is fundamental to our healthcare strategy,” says Juggy Sihota, vice-president of consumer health at Telus.
“We’re proud to work with the NIA to share vital information with older adults about staying safe and living independently longer, while giving them and their loved ones peace of mind knowing that there are digital tools available for support 24/7.”
In the same press release, the NIA also announced Sihota has been appointed to its advisory board.
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