on Dec 6th, 2006Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST)
The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) is leading the national charge to develop and deploy emerging technologies that can improve the aging experience in America. Established in 2003, CAST has become a national coalition of more than 400 technology companies, aging services organizations, research universities, and government representatives.
The Mission:
1. Driving a national vision of how technologies can improve the quality of life for seniors while reducing healthcare costs
2. Accelerating technology R&D pilots with seniors to fulfill this vision
3. Advocating to remove barriers to the rapid commercialization of proven solutions
4. Promoting national dialogue about standards to ensure interoperability and widespread access to aging services technologies.