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Residents and Their Phones

Your Residents and Their Phones One time, when visiting a resident's apartment, they told me their phone wasn’t working anymore. It worked last...

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Staff Retention: The Unsung Hero of High Occupancy

A consistent and engaged staff is a fundamental component of a Senior Living community's ability to deliver an attractive environment for its...

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Carlton Senior Living Headcount Reduction via Contextual Alexa

Carlton Senior Living Headcount Reduction via Contextual Alexa

Speak2 is proud to share the case study below. Providing contextual context related to requests has been a goal in Senior Care for a long time. The...

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Alexa is More

Alexa is More

The Basics “Alexa, play Taylor Swift.” That is the most common phrase, I imagine, that Alexa hears. Because everyone loves Taylor, even if they don’t...

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What “Matter” is, and Why it Matters

Have you heard of the term “Smart Home?” It should’ve been called “Genius Home,” because you had to be a genius to set it up. Smart Home was and is a...

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Which Alexa is Best for Seniors?

Which Alexa is Best for Seniors?

Alexa For Seniors At Speak2, we use our software with Amazon Alexa devices to help connect seniors to their families, caregivers, and community. With...

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How My Kids Connect With Their Grandparents Through Alexa 

How My Kids Connect With Their Grandparents Through Alexa 

A Mom’s Mission to Keep Her Kids and Their Grandparents Connected The Importance of Keeping Grandparents Connected to their Grandchildren Having...

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Why Do the Elderly Struggle With Technology?

Why Do the Elderly Struggle With Technology?

The Real Reasons Why the Elderly Struggle With Technology “Seniors will never understand how to use technology.” “They are too old – they don’t want...

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8 Cool Things Alexa Can Do That You Should Know About 

8 Cool Things Alexa Can Do That You Should Know About 

What is Alexa? Before we get into all of the cool things Alexa can do – what even is Alexa? Alexa is a voice assistant on Amazon’s Echo devices....

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What is AgeTech?

What is AgeTech?

Our Aging Population Across America, 10,000 people are turning 65 every day. That leaves a growing population in high demand for solutions to complex...

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