Senior living resident died from drinking cleaning fluid, not eating Cheetos: coroner … GAO details HHS COVID-19 funds for older adults, congregate settings … JAMA study: Pandemic disrupted dementia...
Technology that detects falls helps reduce ED visits by 80 percent, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2019
An artificial intelligence-enabled camera system helped senior living communities reduce visits from emergency medical teams by 75% and visits to emergency departments by 80% by detecting falls among...
Remote-controlled robots being tested to assess residents living with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 28, 2021
Health practitioners in Scotland are piloting a remote-controlled robot to assess the physical and cognitive health of care home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
More news for Friday, Sept. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2023
Free, at-home COVID-19 tests will be available soon … 5G improved health of older adults: study … COVID-infected adults with 4 or more underlying diseases faced higher risk of ICU stay, death … Medicare...
ChatGPT analyzes speech patterns to identify Alzheimer’s 87 percent of the time, researchers show
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 09, 2024
By reviewing speech patterns, ChatGPT was able to correctly identify Alzheimer’s 87% of the time, a new study shows.
Promising device concept screens for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s using electric, not chemical, biomarkers
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 17, 2023
A new portable device could test for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s from within nursing homes or other senior homes, researchers have revealed.
Adult children dread discussing senior living with aging parents: poll
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2016
The most-dreaded topic of discussion that adult children have regarding their aging parents involves the older adults’ perceived need for assisted living and long-term care, according to respondents...
Computerized approach detects Alzheimer’s with 82% accuracy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
Researchers have discovered how speech impairments can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with more than 82% accuracy and have developed automated technology to detect the impairments.
AI-enabled art app expanding to new regions, connects caregiving students with seniors in need
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 15, 2023
A fast-growing healthcare tool, CareYaya, uses AI to link students to older adults in their area and now is offering art therapy tools.
Sensitivity study shines a light on how Alzheimer’s patients could benefit from carefully managed sleep...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
Light therapy could be a vital tool for people living with Alzheimer’s to manage or slow the disease, a new study shows.