Author name: Mark Nolan

Mark spent five years as CTO of PacSana, an award-winning Irish care technology company, where he built deep expertise in the full landscape of technology for older adults. His 85-year-old mother lives independently at home, supported by carefully chosen technology. The sensors, alerts and communication platforms that give the wider family peace of mind are exactly the kinds of things Mark helps other families discover, evaluate and put in place.

Care technology

Using Echo devices to maintain independence

Mark Nolan / 28 September 2026

The Amazon Echo Show supports voice, the most intuitive way to interact with technology. For an older person it offers particular features that help to maintain independence.

Care technology

Storing emergency contacts in your phone

Mark Nolan / 3 July 2026

Your phone is the first port of call for any emergency responder. Setting it up now can help later if someone is lost or unresponsive.