Clarence Health: Building smarter, kinder tech for America’s seniors
Clarence Health Founder Andy Lozier, center
As America’s senior population rapidly expands, an Ohio-based startup is working to reimagine care for our aging loved ones. Clarence Health, headquartered in Columbus, is blending new technology solutions with old-fashioned empathy to support older adults in living healthier, more connected lives.
Founded by a healthcare innovator who previously led new ventures at OhioHealth, Clarence Health is tackling a critical problem: seniors today are expected to manage complex chronic conditions while spending less than an hour of time with their clinicians each year.
“Most seniors struggle to name one thing they should do after a clinical visit to improve their health,” said Clarence Health Founder Andy Lozier. “And, a third of them are socially isolated, which is as dangerous to their well-being as smoking or alcoholism.”
Clarence Health offers a smart, conversational digital companion for people over 65. Available via mobile app, this artificial intelligence tool provides daily check-ins, reminders for important health tasks like medication management, mental stimulation through games and conversation, and brings family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers into the loop, fostering a connected, supportive care network.
Clarence aims to know its users by learning their routines, daily activities, interests, and personalities over time. Whether chatting about the Buckeyes, sharing trivia, or offering thoughtful health nudges, Clarence becomes part of daily living.
Scalable Health Monitoring for Senior Health
The innovation behind Clarence lies not only in its personalization but in its scalability. With staffing shortages hitting the healthcare sector hard, Clarence uses generative and conversational AI to deliver meaningful, guided interactions without relying on additional clinical hours, paid caretakers, or additional living support for more effective elder care.
It’s a bold, tech-forward vision with a deeply human core: make healthcare and wellness more proactive, personal, and effective for the aging population.
The company has already launched a fully functioning product within its first year and is now pursuing clinical partnerships that promise to reduce administrative burdens while improving the quality of life for seniors.
What It Means for Ohio
Clarence Health is a shining example of what’s possible when innovation meets mission in the heart of the Midwest. Built and based in Columbus, Clarence draws on the region’s vibrant startup ecosystem, top-tier engineering talent, supportive venture capital community, and backing from local powerhouse Drive Capital.
“Ohio has been an incredible place to build,” said Lozier. “From the strength of our talent to the energy of our entrepreneurial network, this region gives us everything we need to grow.”
As Clarence scales, its success could serve as a model for how Ohio-grown tech can drive national change and technological advancements in the most important sectors, including senior healthcare solutions
Try Clarence For Free
As the U.S. population ages, Clarence Health is proving that the future of senior care services can be smart, scalable, and - above all - deeply human.
For seniors needing a boost in daily support, Clarence Health offers a free “lite” version of its app on the Apple App Store and Google Play. This version includes many of the platform’s core features at no cost for personal use. Users can simply email info@clarencehealth.com to get started.
