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Practical insight on resident engagement, dining, care coordination, and the technology bringing communities and families closer.

Be a Pen Pal for Seniors Through Speak2 Pals!

Be a Pen Pal for Seniors Through Speak2 Pals!

Speak2 announces a new virtual volunteer pen pal for seniors program using Amazon's Alexa and the Speak2 App called Speak2 Pals!

How to Start the Conversation to Normalize Aging With David Lereah, Founder of United We Age

How to Start the Conversation to Normalize Aging With David Lereah, Founder of United We Age

Speak2 interviews David Lereah from United We Age to discuss how to normalize aging, and how new technology through "Stay in Touch" can help.

How to Increase Resident Engagement in Your Senior Living Community 

How to Increase Resident Engagement in Your Senior Living Community 

Looking for new ways to increase resident engagement in your senior living community? Learn how to do just that and more with Speak2 Family!

What is AgeTech?

What is AgeTech?

Want to know what AgeTech is? We define this new era of tech, why it is important to the aging population, and how Speak2 Family fits in.

Here is the Best Way To Set Up Alexa For Seniors – Featuring My Grandparents!

Here is the Best Way To Set Up Alexa For Seniors – Featuring My Grandparents!

From finding the right Echo device to our go-to voice commands, we share the easiest and best way to set up Alexa for your elderly loved one!

What is Senior Isolation, and How Can Speak2 Help?

What is Senior Isolation, and How Can Speak2 Help?

What really is senior isolation? We breakdown what it is, why seniors are isolated, and how Speak2 Family can provide seniors a solution.

The 15 Best Alexa Skills For Seniors 

The 15 Best Alexa Skills For Seniors 

Just got your elderly loved one an Alexa? We recommend the 15 best Alexa skills for seniors, what they do, and where you can download them!

How Technology Will Shape the Future of Senior Living

How Technology Will Shape the Future of Senior Living

With the pandemic and rise of new consumer demands, see how technology will impact the future of senior living communities.

Are You Worried About Alexa & Privacy? Here Is What You Should Know

Are You Worried About Alexa & Privacy? Here Is What You Should Know

Want to learn more about Alexa? Learn the truth about Alexa and your privacy, as well as the benefits of using voice technology.

Meet Our Speak2 Rockstar Emily Johnson From Cedarhurst Senior Living 

Meet Our Speak2 Rockstar Emily Johnson From Cedarhurst Senior Living 

Meet Emily Johnson: an extraordinary senior living leader who introduced Speak2 into the Cedarhurst Senior Living Community in Yorkville, IL.