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Prince George's County, MD supports seniors and youth leaving care with a guaranteed income pilot
Thrive Prince George's is a two-year, $4 million pilot funded by the county, Greater Washington Community Foundation, and the Meyer Foundation. The program serves 85 residents aged 18 to 24 who have left the foster care system and 125 seniors. Each participant receives $800 per month throughout the pilot with no restrictions on how money is used. Local organizations CASA and UCAP administer the pilot and provide assistance with maintaining income-limited benefits.
Prince George's County, MD
United States
London Royal Borough of Greenwich, GB informs care technology use with Resident Design Group
Borough officials and Rethink Partners initially spoke with 200 residents and practitioners about Assistive Technology Enabled Care (ATEC) options. The Resident Design Group is a 12-member group meeting monthly to turn initial findings into real-world solutions. The borough recruited residents with experiences in social care or providing care to loved ones for the group. Participants receive vouchers during the co-design process with additional feedback sought after ATEC implementation.
London Royal Borough of Greenwich, GB
United Kingdom
East Sussex County Council, GB conducts RoboPets pilot for residents with early-stage dementia
The one-year pilot delivered 50 robotic dogs or cats to residents working with the county's Occupational Therapy team. RoboPets provide companionship for dementia patients as they experience worsening symptoms. The realistic companions also act as conversation starters between residents, carers, and loved ones. A successful rollout led East Sussex County Council to recruit 50 more participants in need of RoboPets.
East Sussex County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Gedling Borough Council, GB supports independent living for seniors with Bath Out initiative
The program sought 15 senior residents in Netherfield interested in converting bathrooms into wet rooms. Project partner Longhurst Group worked with each participant on design options including walk-in showers, grab bars, and accessible sinks. Gedling Borough Council covered Bath Out's £105,000 cost with money received from the Better Care Fund. Each conversion will save an estimated £73,000 by reducing hospital and supported housing stays caused by falls.
Gedling Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Warrnambool, VIC connects interested retirees with job vacancies through Un-retiring the 'Bool
This first-in-Australia program seeks retired residents interested in temporary or part-time work. Workers and businesses register for free through the council's online survey. Participating seniors indicate their ideal schedule, qualifications, and professional skills. Local businesses receive contact information for qualified participants and handle interviews with prospective workers. An autumn 2023 pilot attracted 85 workers and 50 companies, thus leading to a second round in summer 2023.
Warrnambool, VIC
Australia
Isle of Wight Council, GB responds to non-emergency falls with Wightcare Community Falls Response
The council and Isle of Wight Trust Ambulance Service partnered on a dedicated team for in-home falls by seniors. First responders to 999 or 111 calls determine if falls require ambulance trips and contact the team for falls without serious injury. Team members respond in an average of one hour, thus eliminating the possibility of long periods on the floor. Wightcare Community Falls Response reduces hospital admittance rates and better allocates emergency resources.
Isle of Wight Council, GB
United Kingdom
Fraser Coast, QLD seeks short-term help from retired professionals through Reignite Your Expertise
Council officials recognized a shortage of expertise in key areas from civil design to regulatory compliance. An Expression of Interest was published for retired locals with knowledge in areas of council operations. Fraser Coast will identify interested experts and offer short-term contracts based on council needs. Reignite Your Expertise will leverage decades of experience in mentoring young professionals and designing effective projects.
Fraser Coast, QLD
Australia
Næstved, DK adopts digital supervision tool for improved resident care at Kildemarkscentret
The first-in-Denmark technology tracks movement patterns of elderly residents through in-room cameras. Anonymized data of suspected falls and restless sleeping result in text alerts to Kildemarkscentret staff. These alerts enable quick responses to potential medical issues, inform staff of emerging resident needs, and eliminate the need for intrusive room checks. Næstved plans the installation of digital supervision technology at its other care facilities.
Næstved, DK
Denmark
Chandler, AZ expedites the delivery of medical supplies to senior residents with drone trial
The two-week pilot tests supply deliveries between pharmaceutical supplier Omnicare and Sunrise of Chandler. City officials will announce seven test days with social media posts and emails to neighborhood groups. Project partner Airpsace Link will operate up to six unmanned flights per day with each one-way trip expected to take five minutes. The pilot evaluates the feasibility of expanded drone usage while considering input from community organizations.
Chandler, AZ
United States
Charleston County, SC improves qualify of life for seniors with Critical Home Repair Program
County officials approved $33 million in federal ARPA funds for the program. Homeowners aged 62 years and up who met income requirements and lived on their properties were eligible for free repairs. The county's Community Development team worked with contractors on critical repairs for roof leaks, accessibility issues, and insulation failure. Charleston County also collaborated with The Sustainability Institute on energy audits and weatherization assistance.
Charleston County, SC
United States
Suffolk County Council, GB develops virtual reality application for residents with dementia
Suffolk County Council approved a contract with Spark for a VR application dedicated to dementia care. The Digital Care Team will turn ideas from care providers and the community into engaging virtual activities. A prototype of the app will be tested in at-home and care home settings with feedback used for further development. This project uses £80,000 from the Suffolk 2020 Fund and complements existing dementia care tools like AV theme rooms.
Suffolk County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Oxfordshire County Council, GB smart pill box trial increases independence after hospital visits
The 16-month pilot supplies CONNECT Care smart pill boxes to 50 participating seniors following hospital discharges. Recipients are reminded by timed lights and buzzing sounds to take their medications. The CONNECT Care device also alerts the patient and their carer by text message in case multiple doses are missed. Oxfordshire County Council and NHS partners focused on seniors with two or more medications during the trial.
Oxfordshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom