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Council on Aging and home52 are honored that AddnAide has been named a finalist in the Homegrown category of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.

AddnAide a homegrown solution developed by Council on Aging’s subsidiary, home52, that supports more care for more people. It connects people who have the desire to manage their own care with a broader community of care providers. In doing so, AddnAide helps more people participate in self-directed care programs, and it helps COA and other organizations overcome service delivery challenges while lowering costs and improving outcomes. Learn more about AddnAide.

McKnight’s long-running awards program honors providers and marketplace players that convey how technology has improved care and operations. Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be granted in 16 categories.

The program is a joint effort of McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care.

“The McKnight’s Tech Awards are a great way for providers and vendor partners to highlight collaborative efforts that improve caregiving processes and operations,” McKnight’s Editorial Director John O’Connor said. “Whether it’s high or low tech, a small project or a big one, these efforts inspire peer organizations and help the industry address its biggest challenges. With a high-caliber set of entries showcasing cutting edge tools and forward-thinking strategies, being named a finalist is a true reflection of innovation and leadership in senior care.”

New this year, the recognition will be part of a two-day virtual event on September 16 + 17, which will include several tech-focused educational webinars and conclude with the awards ceremony. Nominations were judged by an external panel of industry experts. To see the full list of finalists, and for more information about the program, visit www.mcknightstechawards.com.