# Senior-Focused Health Applications LG and Independa Have Brought Wellness Features to LG Smart TVs By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-smart-tv References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22865640/lg-tv-telehealth-platform-independa) & [independa](https://independa.com/)  [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-easy-tv) has announced a new collaboration with Independa to bring a variety of wellness-focused features to [LG smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-gallery). The 'Independa Health Hub' is a [senior-focused application](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agewell-innovation-studio) that allows users to conveniently make dentist's or doctor's appointments, communicate with loved ones, and access a health-focused pharmacy platform. The application will require a secondary account to be set up, but after this process, it is easy to receive a variety of health benefits. A dentist's appointment made through Independa costs $75 while a doctor's appointment costs $55. The large television screen is then used for a high-quality video call which can be easier for seniors to interact with due to the real-world clarity and size of the display. Also included on the Independa application is a free pharmacy plan named 'Capital Rx' which gives adults discounts on prescriptions and wellness videos. Image Credit: LG, Independa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Senior-focused Health Applications:** As technology continues to reach a wider audience, developing health applications specifically catered towards seniors presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare market. - **Telemedicine Through Smart Tvs:** The integration of health-focused applications onto smart TVs provides an opportunity for healthcare providers to offer more convenient and accessible telemedicine services to their patients. - **Merging Healthcare and Technology:** The Independa Health Hub represents a trend towards technology and healthcare collaboration, leading to potential disruptive innovation opportunities in healthcare services and products. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can partner with technology companies to develop telemedicine services or wellness-focused applications, providing a more efficient and convenient experience for patients. - **Technology:** Technology companies can collaborate with healthcare providers to bring health-focused applications and services to different platforms, opening new markets and revenue streams. - **Pharmaceuticals:** As seen with Capital Rx, pharmaceutical companies can use health-focused applications to offer discounts or wellness content to seniors or those with chronic illnesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simple Senior-Friendly Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-easy-tv.md) - [Wellness-Focused TV Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jubileetv.md) - [Home Healthcare-Ready Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webmd-tv.md) - [Senior-Targeted Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-smart-properties.md) - [Tech-Integrated Remote Home Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-home-healthcare.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious TV Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webos-home-screen.md) - [Remote Elderly Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together.md) - [At-Home Healthcare Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-buy-health.md) - [Senior-Focused Live Programming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onscreen-live.md)