Healthy aging

It is the global multilingual version of the Japanese device NouKNOW.

Also: Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health partners with Papa. Verily and biopharma-company Sosei Heptares announce a research collaboration. Pharma-focused accelerator PharmStars’ next cohort will focus on neurological diseases.

Vayyar and Assistive Technology Service (ATS) are options for fall-detection devices as part of the Alexa Together subscription that allows caregivers to remotely assist family members.

The funding round comes months after the company raised $19.5 million in Series A financing.

The life science company plans to launch its open research tool in 2022.

Baby boomers are less likely to see therapists or psychiatrists, despite the growing need during the pandemic. Telehealth could help lower those barriers to care.

The company said its valuation is now $1.4 billion.

The company said the Series B brings its total raise to $20 million.

Balanced CEO Katie Reed said general virtual fitness platforms may not take seniors’ needs into account, and options geared toward older adults can be too clinical.

LifeBio Memory aims to improve the social and mental health of seniors through reminiscence therapy.