Mission
To improve the independence of older adults dealing with chronic health care issues by promoting the adoption and diffusion of beneficial technologies.
Programs
Applicant Conference Call
We will be conducting our audio conference for potential applicants on March 2, 10:00am – 11:00am PST.
Please dial 1-866-551-1530
Participant PIN Code: 1344595#
You will be unmuted when you dial in to the conference. Please follow the instructions when you dial in to mute your line.
Medication Optimization Diffusion Grants Program
The Center has announced grants to five organizations for projects that promise to help improve medication use in older adults.
The Center's Monthly e-Newsletter Released
1/28/10
The release of the Center’s monthly newsletter sparks an effort to continuously disseminate recent research and learnings to the public. These updates will cover specific technologies, recent and upcoming Center events, and David's blog contributions. We'll also provide summaries and links for position papers, fact sheets, grantee profiles, grant cycle updates, and presentations with additional outputs growing daily.
$500,000 Remote Patient Monitoring Diffusion Grants Program Released
1/11/10
The Center has released grant application guidelines for a $500,000 Remote Patient Monitoring Diffusion Grants Program. Up to six one-year grants will be made to organizations successfully proposing programs that directly benefit older adults. Four or five grants will focus on Californians, while one or two may benefit older adults in other regions of the US.
Position Paper: Technologies for Remote Patient Monitoring in Older Adults (Discussion Draft)
01/11/10
This paper identifies and describes issues and opportunities for the Remote Patient Monitoring Diffusion Grants Program and related initiatives. It provides an overview of the remote patient monitoring process, and discusses two areas of opportunity for remote patient monitoring in older adults: 1) Chronic Disease Management and Post-Acute Care Management and 2) Patient Safety. The Discussion Draft of the paper is being circulated for comments. A final version will be issued in March 2010. Comments on the Discussion Draft should be emailed to Valerie Steinmetz at vsteinmetz@techandaging.org
Medication Optimization Technology Diffusion Grants Announced
1/05/10
The Center for Technology and Aging announced grants to five organizations for projects that promise to help improve medication use in older adults with chronic health conditions. Each project involves the use of one or more technologies in a coordinated effort with patients, families and caregivers – such as pharmacists, home health agency staff, and physicians – to help improve the independence of older adults as well as to avoid medication-related issues that potentially result in harm, hospitalization or higher health care costs.
Position Paper: Technologies for Optimizing Medication Use in Older Adults
10/21/09
While medications are widely appreciated, commonly used, and help many older adults lead longer, healthier, and more productive lives, there is still great room for medication use improvement. The paper provides an overview of the medication use process and discusses medication optimization opportunities and technologies, including those to improve self-management and enhanced communication.
$500,000 Medication Optimization Diffusion Grants Program Released
9/01/09
The Center has released grant application guidelines for a $500,000 Medication Optimization Diffusion Grants Program. Up to six one-year grants will be made to organizations successfully proposing programs that directly benefit older adults. Four or five grants will focus on Californians, while one or two may benefit older adults in other regions of the US.
Briefing Paper: Technologies to Help Older Adults Maintain Independence: Advancing Technology Adoption
7/08/09
Drawing from the array of existing telemonitoring, telehealth, assistive, and communication technologies that are used in the management of chronic disease, this briefing paper identifies seven beneficial technology domains that help older adults lead healthier lives and maintain independence. The paper further identifies those technologies that offer the greatest opportunity for accelerated diffusion; have the support of a long-term, sustainable business model; and have the greatest likelihood of alignment with public and private policies designed to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare expenditures.
Important Remote Patient Monitoring Dates
Grant Guidelines Released
January 11, 2010
Application and Letter of Intent Due March 12, 2010
Full Proposals Requested
March 26, 2010
Full Proposals Due
April 30, 2010
Final Grant Award Decision
June 18, 2010
Grant Start Date
July 1, 2010
Contact Us
Center for Technology and Aging
555 12th Street, 10th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
510.285.5685