Technology for Elders and its Support:
The world is aging and fast. By 2030, nearly one in four Canadians will be over 65 years of age. While aging is inevitable, suffering through it shouldn’t be.
That’s where GALA comes in.
We’re building fast, simple, and reliable technology designed to support older adults and those who care for them. In the face of complex challenges like a growing aging population, chronic caregiver shortages, PSW burnout, and the pressure of modern life GALA brings human-centered solutions to meet real-world needs.
What Is AgeTech, and Why Now?
AgeTech refers to technology built specifically to support older adults and their care networks. With rising rates of chronic illness, isolation, and caregiver burnout, there’s never been a more urgent time to act.
GALA is at the forefront of this movement because we are rebuilding the model for how families navigate aging.
We are doing this by building a centralized trusted platform that will offer families an all-in one experience for navigating their loved one's care. The status quo is overwhelming for people and daunting and we want to change that.
AgeTech Companies We Admire
Here are some of the top innovators building tools that truly support older adults:
- Myant
Based in Toronto, Myant is redefining connected care. By using biometric, speech, movement, and contextual data, their technology keeps older adults linked to loved ones and care providers allowing for more proactive, personalized support.
2. Novasense
Based in Vancouver, BC, Novasense is the developer of sensing technology designed to combat pressure injuries. The company's technology is capable of continuous and accurate pressure monitoring over prolonged periods, enabling hospitals to real-time monitoring of forces physically acting on a person with a spinal cord injury.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/novasense-technology/about/
3. SafelyYou
Originally U.S.-based but now expanding in Canada (via CABHI), SafelyYou uses AI-powered cameras in long-term care homes to detect and analyze falls in real time. Studies show their system can reduce falls by 40% and emergency visits by 70%. It’s especially helpful for dementia care providing staff with accurate fall insights to personalize responses.
https://www.safely-you.com/
4. Lovshield
Lovshield focuses on keeping seniors safe from online scams. Their platform monitors for identity theft, sends real-time alerts, and offers simple education all tailored to the senior’s digital habits and risk level.