Telestroke treatment proves lifesaver for rural seniors, data reveals
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 04, 2023
Telestroke programs for seniors in rural areas makes a huge difference in receiving faster, life-saving diagnoses, a new report finds.
Majority of home care providers support tech solutions, new survey shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 07, 2023
A new survey showed that 57% of home care providers believed new technology could help with issues such as reducing costs or delivering better care.
NIA start-up grant winner includes AI-chatbot for pain management
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 29, 2024
An NIA grant program is funding a new start-up that uses conversational AI to address seniors’ pain concerns.
HHS launches new tools to help nursing homes prevent cyberattacks
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 19, 2023
As the threat of cyberattacks across the healthcare sector grows, the US Department of Health and Human Services this week is taking action. The department unveiled resources on Monday, via its 405(d)...
New pilot program at senior community tackles incontinence with technological competence
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
New technology solutions aim to make the process of monitoring incontinence both more effective, and more dignified, for residents.
Smartphone clip measures blood pressure in new prototype
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 05, 2023
A new smartphone clip could make blood pressure monitoring more accessible, and help older adults manage hypertension.
VR treatment rooms for chronic pain, mobility issues could transform therapy for seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 15, 2023
Virtual reality rooms for physical therapy could become increasingly common for older adults, one VR company predicts.
Heath-tech startup to pilot a ‘tech-enabled care pathway’ for seniors with dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 27, 2023
A new startup that specializes in dementia care management joins the ranks of senior-care software companies that look to use AI.
Senior living faces unique challenges in implementing widespread telehealth use
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 20, 2022
The relative independence and health of senior living residents compared with other long-term care recipients likely affect the use of telehealth in independent living and assisted living communities,...
iPhone automated audiogram image recognition has low accuracy
Jan 06, 2023
The authors say that this has implications for customization of over-the-counter hearing aids.