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Tech Talk: Digital human mental wellbeing coach arrives
Here's a look at what's ahead for wellness: digital human coaches to help personalize customer goals and interactions, particularly when many people are still stuck at home.
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Many employees feel left behind by digital transformation
While most businesses, including senior living, are doubling down on digital transformation (DX), a newly-released study found that organizational leaders are leaving many of their employees behind in the process. The study reveals that 94% of all employees want to be more involved in DX, yet almost half (44%) of the general staff say they don't know how to help. This not only disenfranchises some employees; it can also slow the pace of DX success.
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WHO sets baseline for Decade of Healthy Aging
At least 14% of all people ages 60 years and over ̶- more than 142 million people worldwide ̶- are currently unable to meet all their basic daily needs, according to the "Baseline report for the Decade of Healthy Ageing," released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on December 17, 2020. That frightening statistic includes individuals in North America, Europe and Asia - not just resource-poor nations. The 220-page report (pdf) is a comprehensive resource that provides global context for healthy aging and data that organizations can use to bolster active-aging initiatives and presentations.
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GSA promotes age inclusivity in higher education
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and its educational section, the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education, with support from AARP, have produced a new toolkit that can be used by faculty, students, administrators, and other campus leaders, to help ensure age inclusivity within academic courses and programs. The tools may be adapted to meet an institution's approach to making the case, building relationships, addressing ageism, crafting new efforts, and conducting assessments, according to GSA. Active aging organizations with communities that are located near universities may want to share the kit with these institutions and encourage partnerships.
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Audio-only telehealth bill permanency proposed for Medicare
A telehealth bill introduced by US representatives Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Tony Cardenas (D-California) calls for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to continue to reimburse clinicians who use audio-only platforms to evaluate and manage patients' mental and behavioral health. The bill also calls for broader use of telehealth, and will allow individuals to receive services at home.
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Stats: 89% of companies to boost wellbeing programs going forward
Aon plc, a professional services firm providing risk, retirement and health solutions, has published a report based on coalition meetings involving more than 130 organizations across multiple industries and four continents in 10 cities. Participants examined issues arising from the pandemic; shared key learnings and insights; helped develop best practices for moving forward; and outlined priorities to accelerate economic recovery, focusing on work, travel and convene efforts across leading businesses. The report is worth a read for context and global insights on post-pandemic planning.
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