UCSF telehealth program cuts costs and improves outcomes for seniors with dementias
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
A telehealth program out of UCSF has achieved the coveted goal of cutting costs and improving patient care for seniors with dementia, researchers state.
AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
A new meta-study on using AI within geriatrics praises AI as a “valuable asset” but still warns about the need for future research and potential ethical concerns.
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...
High-tech platform to bring art collaboration to seniors with dementia through ScrippsAVID
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 20, 2023
A new virtual platform will connect older adults who are living with dementia with a younger volunteer so the two will be able to collaborate on abstract artwork.
AI could be therapeutic deejay for seniors with dementia, agitation
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 19, 2023
A new AI-enabled tool can use wearable sensors and adaptive music systems to help older adults with dementia and agitation.
Study adds to warnings about dementia patients’ sedentary tech habits
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 18, 2023
A new study adds quantifiable data to the existing body of material warning about older adults’ sedentary lifestyle and the associated risks.
Ultrasound research literally breaks down barriers to treating Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 15, 2023
New ultrasound technology, developed by a team led by Columbia University, would be able improve drug delivery — gene therapy — to the brain via focused ultrasound that contains microbubbles.
Get more direct input from seniors for tech aimed at them, researcher argues
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 13, 2023
Technology aimed at seniors could use more input from seniors themselves, developers of a new app, “Let’s Talk Tech,” argue.
Device that monitors organ transplants could be game-changer for seniors with kidney disease
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 13, 2023
A new tool could provide a major breakthrough in monitoring and avoiding organ rejection: an ultrathin electronic implant that would continuously stream data about the organ to a software platform.
Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
New criteria is needed to evaluate the ability of some older adults to drive, such as people living with dementia, according to new research and analysis.