‘Smart’ toilet seat tracks patients’ health, aids in diagnoses
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
TrueLoo is a new toilet with sensors that can analyze waste to monitor trends and patients’ health.
New resource guides people through vision and hearing loss technology
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 20, 2023
A new resource was released for blind and/or deaf older adults: a free course on how to navigate relevant tech tools.
New prosthetic limb allows amputee to move hand, fingers
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 18, 2023
Engineers have developed a prosthetic that allows for hand and finger movements as if they were real (and attached).
Wrist-worn health tracker could revolutionize stroke rehab monitoring, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 27, 2023
A new system that uses a wrist-worn wearable device and a series of tags could be a breakthrough technique for monitoring stroke rehabilitation, researchers say.
HHS takes steps to address recent cyberattack; LTC still reeling from aftermath
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
HHS is granting some flexibilities for Medicare providers in the wake of the Change Healthcare cyberattack last month.
Group’s new tool will thoroughly vet new healthcare tech products and services
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 21, 2023
A new assessment framework was recently developed by two healthcare organizations to specifically audit technology that either supplants or assists traditional care roles.
Robots that roam could help seniors improve their own mobility habits, new research indicates
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 01, 2023
A new study indicates that robots could help seniors develop better healthy aging habits by walking and generally moving more.
Justice Department propose first-ever rules on web access for seniors, those with disabilities
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 21, 2023
For the first time ever, the Justice Department is proposing new rules about digital access to telehealth options under the ADA.
Early cancer detection a focus of responsible AI research, companies promise
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 09, 2023
Several tech companies are partnering to create a forum dedicated to “the safe and responsible development” of AI.
Smartphone apps validated as method for detecting Alzheimer’s, new study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 02, 2024
A smartphone app with memory tests did just as well detecting MCI as when seniors took an in-person medical examination, new research shows.