AI, seniors’ virtual reality innovations honored with Hillman Foundation grants
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
A nurse-moderated VR program for seniors with kidney disease and an algorithm project for care planning just received a funding boost.
Massive joint-replacement recall could increase care burden for affected seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 30, 2023
A recall of defective artificial joints has put more than 100,000 older adults’ health in flux and could result in costly new surgeries.
FDA approves AI device that helps spot skin cancer
Jan 18, 2024
Along with helping to spot melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, the device can also assess moles for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Focus on briefs: Technology
By
John Hall
Dec 03, 2023
AI model enables earlier detection of diabetes through chest X-rays, Robots, virtual reality increasingly enhance senior living experiences
Clinicians and caregivers must keep pace with new pacemaker tech available for seniors: study
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A new survey classifies cardiac implantable electronic devices, or CIEDs, to account for advances such as leadless multi-chamber pacemaker models.
This gadget proves wearable robots are hippest solution for elderly fitness
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 18, 2024
Recent research on a “hip-assist” robotic device, which goes around a users’ waist, could help users improve stride and balance for fitness.
Ultrasound tech could allow for ultrafast Alzheimer’s treatment, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
Researchers have found a way to deliver Alzheimer’s drugs faster via focused ultrasound technology, a new study shows.
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
By
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.
New alliance helps operator address care and staffing challenges
By
John O'Connor
May 24, 2024
Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center has partnered with two vendors to improve care and address staffing challenges at the facility.