Empowering Lives Through Technology

It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L), founded in 1999, is dedicated to helping older adults realize the full benefits of adaptive technology. iN2L integrates the various hardware, software, media, ergonomic, and adaptive components necessary to allow virtually any person with any interest in using a computer—regardless of background, physical or intellectual abilities—to do so pleasurably, engagingly, and with minimal frustration. The system is built on a picture-based, touch-screen interface that allows users to simply “touch” their way to find engaging, educational, spiritual, and personalized content that is appropriate to their level of cognitive and physical ability. From using e-mail and web cams to connect with family and friends, to enjoying mind-stimulating activities, to improving hand-eye coordination as part of a rehabilitation program, elders with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities, most of whom have never used a computer, are now enjoying technology using systems adapted especially for them.

iN2L’s scalable systems are currently installed in more than 1200 senior living communities in 49 states and 4 countries. A focus for the company has been developing engagement tools for older adults dealing with dementia and other cognitive disorders. The customer base for the company is split between nursing homes, assisted living communities and adult day programs. They have strategic relationships with organizations dedicated to changing the culture of nursing homes, specifically the Eden Alternative and the Pioneer Network. Their work has been highlighted in the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, National Public Radio and dozens of smaller media outlets. Today this type of technology is innovative, tomorrow it will be demanded.

Friends & Partners

The Avila Institute of Gerontology, a not-for-profit organization, provides high quality, affordable educational programs on Gerontology. Regional seminars throughout the United States and Ireland bring expert speakers to present innovative programs and the latest studies in the geriatric field. Programs include Dementia Care Training, Geriatric Spiritual Care, Palliative Care, Behavior Education, Aging Issues and many more.

A leader in the culture change movement for the past 20 years, The Eden Alternative is an international, nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization that provides education and consultation for organizations across the entire continuum of care. As a person-directed care philosophy, it is dedicated to creating care environments that promote quality of life for Elders and those who support them as care partners. Research has shown this leads to improved quality of care and higher rates of satisfaction for everyone involved, while also benefitting the bottom line.

Health Resources Alliance is a leading national developer and provider of innovative, outcome-driven programs—including therapy services, pharmacy services, wellness programs, functional assessment tools, and more—all proven to promote the health and well-being of older adults. HRA is owned by a group of nonprofit senior-living communities and serves thousands of residents of senior-living communities in 15 states. HRA brings expertise, value, and synergy to partnerships and joint ventures who share a common goal: To deliver integrated and effective services and tools that enable seniors to achieve and maintain their wellness potential.

The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) is leading the charge to expedite the development, evaluation, and adoption of emerging technologies that can improve the aging experience. LeadingAge CAST is now an international coalition of more than 400 technology companies, aging-services organizations, businesses, research universities and government representatives working together under the auspices of the LeadingAge. The members of LeadingAge help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home.

Mather LifeWays is a unique not-for-profit organization. We enhance the lives of older adults through lifestyle and residential alternatives that create Ways to Age Well.^SM

Planetree is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1978 by a patient who envisioned a healthcare delivery system where providers partner with patients and families, and where patient comfort, dignity, and well-being are prioritized with providing top quality clinical care. Informed by focus groups with thousands of patients, family members, and hospital staff members, Planetree has been at the forefront of defining what it means to be patient-/resident-centered by identifying the core areas, elements and approaches that one would expect to find in a patient-/resident-centered organization.

Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through hundreds of human service programs, including housing and health care, Volunteers of America helps more than 2 million people each year. Volunteers of America has partnered with It’s Never 2 Late since 2004, using technology to enhance the quality of life for seniors, particularly those with physical and cognitive disabilities. iN2L engages seniors in our care in a multitude of ways, empowering them to play, explore, create, exercise, and to revisit and document their personal histories. IN2L has proven to be an excellent marketing tool as well, distinguishing our communities as leaders in enriching recreational programming for our residents.