Home + Health: The future of aging at home

In this episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with Alan MacKeen, Managing Partner and co-founder of Home + Health, to explore how technology can help Canadians navigate one of life's most complex challenges: caring for aging loved ones.

Drawing on decades of healthcare experience, Alan discusses the growing pressures facing Nova Scotia's healthcare system, the hidden toll of caregiving and why helping people age safely at home is becoming an urgent priority. The conversation explores how Home + Health is connecting families with trusted caregivers and support services, unlocking opportunities for skilled workers, and using tools like AI to make care more accessible, personalized and human.

From workforce shortages and healthcare costs to loneliness, trust and the future of aging in Canada, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how innovation can support healthier communities and better outcomes for families.

Produced by Unbound Media

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All Hands on Tech brings together Nova Scotia’s tech community to uncover the secrets of what makes our province the best place for collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Each episode hear from local digital experts as we dive into all of the amazing things happening in Nova Scotia’s fastest-growing sector and learn why so many organizations and individuals are calling Canada’s Ocean Playground home.

All Hands on Tech is proudly produced by Digital Nova Scotia (DNS), the industry association for Nova Scotia’s ICT and digital technologies sector.