At-home senior digital platform releases app to help families manage all aspects of care
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
A platform that specializes in at-home support for seniors announced the release of its first mobile app this week.
Early infection detection device, newly OK’d for broader markets, could be ‘game changer’ for seniors,...
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 06, 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration gave clearance recently for a wearable device whose software capabilities are designed to detect early signs of infection.
FDA approves ankle device that helps stop overactive bladders
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 05, 2023
The FDA cleared a device, which goes around a user’s ankle, that can help treat an overactive bladder.
Resident-driven solar initiative will help senior living community save money, carbon emissions
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 31, 2023
A new deal to supply solar energy to a continuing care community was initiated by the community’s environmentally-conscious residents.
Researchers want better policies, ethical considerations before telehealth used more widely for chronic...
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 30, 2023
New policies and more ethical considerations are needed before telehealth can be an adequate option for addressing and treating patients with chronic wounds, a recent study finds.
When it comes to virtual reality, imagination often trumps innovation, research finds
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 28, 2023
When it comes to virtual reality, programming advances in the tech may not be as important to users as what they bring themselves: their imagination.
UCSF telehealth program getting seniors more tech savvy for future needs
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 25, 2023
A training program aimed specifically at seniors who have had difficulty accessing or using technology has shown positive results, researchers said.
Visual cue company laser-focused on partnering with eldercare facilities to expand market
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 22, 2023
A tech startup is starting to partner with more long-term care spaces for their laser-projection cueing device for falls prevention.
Although post-2021 usage of telemedicine is down from a pandemic peak, 10% of outpatient visits for SNF residents are still conducted online, a new study shows.
Circadian lighting’s impact on seniors and their caregivers goes under the microscope
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 17, 2023
A new study will look at how caregivers are affected by circadian lighting technology and how quickly they can learn how to operate it.