Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Virtual
Caregiver
Virtual caregivers support individuals with various medical needs.
3.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Virtual Caregiver trend?
Virtual Caregiver: Brands in the healthcare space are creating virtual or tech-connected caregivers to offer support for individuals with either serious health concerns or those with minor ones. Though not a replacement for medical care, these services enhance support for consumers in a holistic manner and are always present.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Virtual Caregiver trend
One reason why many consumers look toward the tech industry for solutions to enhance their quality of life is that technology has the capability to be omnipresent and can be accessed on-demand. Not only is this convenient, but consumers also feel safe and secure with connected smart tech, even when they are most vulnerable.
Trend themes
Themes within the Virtual Caregiver trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Virtual Caregiving
Brands in the healthcare space are creating virtual caregivers to offer support for individuals with either serious health concerns or those with minor ones.
02
Voice Assistants for Seniors
Voice assistant technology shows a lot of promise for healthcare purposes.
03
Telemedicine Startups
New Canadian telemedicine startup, Writi Virtual Healthcare, recently announced efforts to reduce the number of deaths in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic through telemedicine solutions.
Industry implications
What the Virtual Caregiver trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare
The healthcare industry is utilizing technology to provide more efficient and holistic care for their patients.
For
Smart Home Technology
Smart home technology is being integrated with healthcare technology to create virtual caregiving assistants and ambient augmented reality solutions.
For
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics companies are exploring the healthcare space through new innovations in devices like audio entertainment thermometers and voice assistants.
Workshop question
How could your brand take a more holistic approach to the solutions it offers its customers?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Virtual Caregiver
Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 43%, freshness 9%.
Popularity58%
Activity43%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Virtual Caregiver trend
5 featured examples from Jan 25, 2018 to May 13, 2020CategoryLife-Stages
Senior Support Voice Assistants
MobileHelp and LifePod Solutions Debuted a New Service at CES 2019
Voice-enabled healthcare has the potential to revolutionize how patients receive care and interact with their providers, as well as how providers deliver services.
CategoryTech
Audio Entertainment Thermometers
The 'Ear Fun' Thermometer Plays Sounds When Taking Temperatures
The healthcare industry can explore the development of interactive thermometers to improve patient experience and engagement, particularly in pediatric care.
CategoryLifestyle
Virtual AI Caregivers
Electronic Caregiver Introduced 'Addison Care' at CES 2019
Virtual caregiver technology can revolutionize healthcare by offering affordable healthcare solutions.
CategoryTech
Long-Term Care Telemedicine Startups
Health Startup Writi Pinpoints Healthcare Inefficiencies
The growing need for remote healthcare solutions in the long-term care industry presents opportunities for telemedicine startups to provide convenient, secure, and effective care…
CategoryTech
Care-Giving Alzheimer's Apps
The Timeless App is a Step Towards Aiding Alzheimer's Patients
Exploring innovative solutions and advancements in the healthcare technology industry to improve Alzheimer's caregiving.
