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Carlton Senior Living Headcount Reduction via Contextual Alexa

Carlton Senior Living Headcount Reduction via Contextual Alexa

Read about how Amazon's Alexa can be beneficial to seniors, families, or caregivers by learning about the many applicable skills she has.

We Love Lucy

We Love Lucy

Residents at Mill Creek at an Alexa Workshop It was very early in the morning, before 7:00 AM. Lucy Crossman had gotten up in her apartment at Vitality Traditions at Mill Creek in Tennessee. Lucy often wakes up early, but this morning she felt dizzy and had a pretty scary fall. As she lay on … We Love Lucy Read More »

A Conversation On Caregiving and Technology with Jennifer Fink

A Conversation On Caregiving and Technology with Jennifer Fink

Speak2’s Jillian Guerra will be on an episode of the Fading Memories podcast! But first, get to know the podcast's host, Jennifer Fink.

Resident Social Connections: 5 Key Points from Speak2’s Matt Smith

Resident Social Connections: 5 Key Points from Speak2’s Matt Smith

Speak2's Matt Smith dives into why it is important for senior care communities to help develop and maintain resident social connections.

The Benefit of Music for Seniors

The Benefit of Music for Seniors

Exploring the benefits of music for seniors from an occupational therapists perspective, and how to apply them to your caregiving tactics.

Alexa is More

Alexa is More

Read about how Amazon's Alexa can be beneficial to seniors, families, or caregivers by learning about the many applicable skills she has.

What “Matter” is, and Why it Matters

We all know what "Smart Home" devices are; however, with the new "Matter" connectivity tech, management of your devices just became easier.

Meet Ally Garthe: Speak2’s Marketing Analyst Intern

Meet Ally! Speak2's Marketing Analyst Intern from Rutgers University. Learn more about her and what Speak2 means to her in this blog post.

Meet Allison Serido: Speak2’s Marketing and Design Intern

Meet Allison Serido: Speak2’s Marketing and Design Intern

Meet Allison Serido from Speak2 Family! Check out what Alli does at Speak2, why she chose to be a part of the Speak2 team, and more!

Which Alexa is Best for Seniors?

Which Alexa is Best for Seniors?

Want to buy your elderly loved one a smart home device, but don't know which one? Here is what we believe is the best Alexa for seniors.