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.
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
By
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.
About 10 percent of Medicare home health providers do not use EHRs, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Jan 05, 2024
Home health agencies that don’t have EHR systems are at a disadvantage, but many still lack this technology, according to a recent study.
4 strategies to help ensure that virtual care is an option for senior living residents
By
Ellen Su
Jan 04, 2024
Virtual care is here to stay, so it is time we start working harder to make those solutions an option for everyone.
Fewer meetings, AI use could boost workplace productivity: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 04, 2024
Using artificial intelligence and cutting back on meetings are two ways to help improve workplace productivity, according to the company behind recent research.
As VR becomes a fixture of LTC community life, experts warn that providers must weigh drawbacks, limitations
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 03, 2024
But just because studies have gone easy on VR’s potential drawbacks doesn’t mean that concerns don’t exist, experts warn.
Remote staff training boosts quality of life, lowers sedative use in residents with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 03, 2024
A digital training program improved the quality of life for nursing home residents with dementia, and reduced dependency on psychotropic meds.
As RPM companies create new sensors, new data, senior care industry must catch up, exec says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
Although many RPM innovations, such as using AI, are similar across companies, much territory is left to expand, one leader suggests.
AI-enabled neck patch ensures healthcare data won’t get stuck in patients’ throats
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
A new flexible patch that goes over a patient’s throat can collect data on dysphagia or respiratory issues.
Award-winning ‘Music With Movement’ program arms caregivers with tuneful tool to treat dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
One recent music therapy program for seniors combines technologies, to help them combat depression and anxiety, researchers say.