# Voice-Controlled Senior Wearables 'Wellnest' is a Health Device for the Elderly with Amazon Alexa By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellnest References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/04/alexa-enabled-wearable-helps-seniors-maintain-their-health.html) & [wellnestre](http://wellnest.care/) Wellnest is a wearable device that has been specifically designed for senior citizens that offers reminders on medicine, but in a simple and intuitive way. The device is equipped with voice recognition technology from [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together) Alexa, meaning that the gadget's user is able to use natural language to interact with Wellnest. For instance, a senior will be able to refill their prescriptions or call for help in an emergency just by giving a few voice commands to Amazon Alexa. In turn, Alexa will also offer reminders for a senior to take their medicine. As well as being of use to a senior who values their own independence, the [wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-device1) also offers benefits such as location tracking to [family and caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-companion-for-family-caregivers). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Voice-controlled Senior Wearables:** Wellnest offers a voice-controlled wearable device for seniors, providing intuitive reminders and emergency assistance through Amazon Alexa. - **Natural Language Interaction:** Wellnest incorporates Amazon Alexa's voice recognition technology, enabling seniors to interact with the device using natural language commands. - **Wearable Health Technology:** Wellnest combines location tracking, medication reminders, and emergency assistance, making it a valuable wearable device for seniors' health and well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare and Senior Care:** Healthcare providers and senior care facilities can leverage Wellnest's voice-controlled wearable device to enhance medication management and emergency response for elderly patients. - **Wearable Technology:** Companies in the wearable technology industry can explore opportunities to develop similar voice-controlled wearable devices for the senior market, focusing on health-related features and ease of use. - **Voice Recognition Technology:** Companies specializing in voice recognition technology can partner with or license their technology to develop innovative solutions like Wellnest, targeting the senior care market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supportive Senior Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcarewatch-241.md) - [Remote Elderly Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together.md) - [Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeline-canada.md) - [Wifi-Activated Elder Protection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-protection-for-elderly.md) - [Personal AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whereable-ai.md) - [Safety-Enhancing AI Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewind-pendant.md) - [Senior-Focused Waist-Worn Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sensor1.md) - [Connected Elderly Care Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patronus.md) - [Emotional Support Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-wearable1.md)