New robots supplement staff at senior living sites as extra security, groundskeeping
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 30, 2023
New robots in the senior living industry provide security and clean, such as the Parker Jewish Institute’s new model that patrols the halls and offers assistance.
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
A new emergency alert system targets seniors who are hard of hearing, combining bright flashing lights and louder-than-normal alarms.
Senior living operators now drafting internal guidelines for AI use for staff, residents
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
LTC operator Cypress Living, which operates communities in Florida, recently created internal guidelines for responsible AI use.
Telehealth, monitoring tech, make a meaningful difference in helping seniors with hypertension: study
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 21, 2024
Digital health interventions make a positive impact in managing hypertension among seniors, according to a study released last week.
Non-invasive brain stimulation might not be right for memory care residents, study warns
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 08, 2024
Short-term, non-invasive brain stimulation might not be able to help older adults with working memory, a new study finds.
Study identifies virtual healthcare’s oldest, biggest beneficiary
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 26, 2023
A new study quantifies how both hybrid and virtual models of healthcare can reduce carbon emissions by up to a quarter.
Vulnerable healthcare orgs must bolster security measures to avoid Change Healthcare copycat ransomware...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 27, 2024
Healthcare orgs are going to need to bolster their cybersecurity systems to avoid a copycat Change Healthcare incident, experts warn.
Mechanical toilet lift can help prevent falls, offer more ‘dignified’ experience, company says
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 14, 2023
Developers of a mechanical toilet lift recently raised more than $1 million in seed funding and are looking to start more partnerships with senior living providers.
Digital health solutions help older women stay healthy while preserving privacy, dignity
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 28, 2024
Digital health tools are helping older women address health issues they are sometimes uncomfortable discussing with caregivers, AARP says.
The final hurdle for seniors’ smartphone literacy: interpreting emojis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
A new study shows that older adults sometimes struggle to correctly interpret emojis, compared with younger generations.