New Device Helps Simplify & Enrich Life for Seniors
Getting older is not always fun, but it is something we all have to look forward to. It seems as though the older we get, the faster technology advances. For many senior citizens, that can be cumbersome, confusing and downright frustrating. The very technology we use to make our lives easier ends up making things more difficult.
One tech company has partnered with New York State's Office For Aging (NYSOFA) and the Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY). Their goal is to use technology to make life easier for seniors.
'I saw how hard it was to get family members on a Zoom or even to do facetime calls for folks in their late 70s, in their 80s. So, I wanted to build something that is extremely simple and what we built was a solution to use the TV as a way to keep people connected,' said Costin Tuculescu, CEO & Founder of ONSCREEN.
Tuculescu describes his new device, 'There's no apps, no buttons. The TV just turns on magically with our device. It essentially has a built-in camera, microphones, and now you can use the TV to stay connected.'
According to Tuculescu, the device makes video chatting with family simple for seniors, but it also offers several other features including medication reminders and an AI interface that provides companionship in the form of conversations, tells jokes, plays trivia, and can even paint a picture with you.
Grant money through NYSOFA and AgingNY is making it possible for ONSCREEN to set up qualified New Yorkers with the device and service for free.
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