<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Awake Labs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improving well-being for adults with cognitive disabilities with wearable technology that tracks stress and strong emotion]]></description><link>https://www.awakelabs.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:33:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.awakelabs.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Catalight Expands Pilot Study in Partnership with Awake Labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awake Labs has announced the expansion of its pilot program with Catalight, a California-based social enterprise working to create a more eq]]></description><link>https://www.awakelabs.com/post/catalight-pilot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cf198a8595dd4a7481e5c6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4a26_0705936ca2fc4efda768420867c2cbc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Palmer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways to build buy-in for new technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop waiting it out. 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The crisis-level staffing shortage plaguing providers of...]]></description><link>https://www.awakelabs.com/post/with-staff-shortages-here-to-stay-technology-has-never-been-more-important</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b8dd9b711cef001741f8b3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:12:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4a26_0e8b3e18d1e04f46b4c811a025294b4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Palmer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart homes, the game changer for residential care you’ve been waiting for]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Hey Alexa, play my cooking playlist.” Just by reading this, you know what I am trying to do. 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Trauma is widespread amongst people with IDD. Focusing on behavior without...]]></description><link>https://www.awakelabs.com/post/the-link-between-behavior-and-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61118f3f314fb300155c5249</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:11:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4a26_70b66d8f336f4ce5889dca4d3098261a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Palmer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Tips for a Successful Start with Wearable Technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post was written by the ever-wonderful Kayla Wratschko from the Community Living Association for South Simcoe! As one of our first...]]></description><link>https://www.awakelabs.com/post/top-tips-for-a-successful-start-with-awake-labs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60a40d4f471d860015ea9873</guid><category><![CDATA[Case Study]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 18:55:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b4a26_622f6927d9144882bb81c1c68fb9cd97~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kayla Wratschko</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Technology Helps Us Enhance Support ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guest post was written by the lovely Adriana (Addy) McVicker. 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