Videoconferencing proves feasible in addressing lower body rehab for stroke survivors, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 02, 2024
New research showed that a telehealth program, TRAIL, was able to assist stroke survivors in rehabbing their lower body mobility.
‘Adaptive’ brain stimulation tool could improve care for late-stage Parkinson’s seniors
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 11, 2024
A long-term research study on DBS may have achieved two goals: increasing the area of stimulation and creating a more efficient process.
Nationwide to test eldercare robots, despite middling survey results
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
A new study from Nationwide shows varied opinions on AI, depending on age, as the company continues a pilot program with robots.
AI ‘can’t fly solo,’ needs humanizing context for use in healthcare, data expert emphasizes
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 10, 2023
A researcher who builds passive AI-enabled monitoring devices believes that if more people adopted tech, it could provide invaluable data.
ChatGPT not reliable as tool for urology queries, new research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 28, 2023
When asked common medical questions patients might query a physician about urinary complications, the popular chatbot ChatGPT fell far short of clinical standards,
Study reveals ‘clear senior care gap’ that tech can fill
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 09, 2023
Roughly 70% of seniors aging in place in certain western countries don’t have access to ‘advanced’ monitoring systems, results show.
New website supports seniors with long COVID
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 19, 2024
A new website aims to assist people experiencing long COVID, including helping them talk about symptoms with clinicians and family members.
Latest bed sensor innovations are from outer space, literally
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 13, 2023
A new sensor for bedridden seniors has been derived from technology initially used to help build and repair the International Space Station.
Wearable mobility aids could help LTC nurses with physically demanding tasks: Analysis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 11, 2024
Exoskeleton technology for back support or mobility could help nurses and caregivers, a new report suggests.
As senior care bots become a global phenomenon, developers still aim for collaborative intent with caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
Companies are releasing new models, and new data, that shows how robots can collaborate with caregivers within senior living.