CATIE - Senior Living Platform
Care & Assisted Technology for Independent Elders - A comprehensive multimedia application for senior living communities providing communication and self-service capabilities. CATIE empowers residents with easy-to-use features including intercom, electronic bulletin board, message center, and concierge services, all designed without requiring keyboards or extensive training.
50K+
Users
100+
Communities
99.9%
Uptime
4.7/5
Rating
The Challenge
Senior living communities needed an accessible communication platform that seniors could use without extensive training. Traditional apps required complex navigation and keyboard input, creating barriers for elderly users with varying technical literacy.
The Solution
Designed an intuitive touch-first interface with large, clear icons and voice-controlled features. Implemented VOIP and XMPP for reliable real-time communication. Extended to tvOS for 10-foot interface on living room TVs. Created keyboard-free workflows with voice input and simple tap interactions.
Results
- Deployed to 100+ senior living communities
- Serving 50,000+ residents
- 85% increase in resident engagement
- 40% faster emergency response times
- 99.9% uptime over 5+ years
- 4.7/5 average rating from community staff
Impact
Transformed senior living communication across 100+ communities, improving resident engagement by 85% and reducing emergency response time by 40%.