Penrose, SingFit winners at AARP’s Innovation@50+ LivePitch
Apr 28, 2016
Penrose Senior Care Auditors and SingFit were the winners at AARP’s April 27 Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch event, the organization announced.
When it comes to virtual reality, imagination often trumps innovation, research finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 28, 2023
When it comes to virtual reality, programming advances in the tech may not be as important to users as what they bring themselves: their imagination.
Virtual reality showing actual anecdotal benefits for senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 26, 2017
Virtual reality appears to spark memories and improve mood and health among senior living residents, according to recent tests of proprietary technology.
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Digital ‘communication bridge’ for seniors with aphasia is $13M closer to reality
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 05, 2024
An upcoming research program will examine the potential for telehealth and wearable sensors to address a specific primary progressive aphasia.
Early study results show virtual reality can bolster caregivers, LTC seniors relationship
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 17, 2023
The first phase of a new study shows that VR tech strengthens the relationship between LTC seniors and their caregivers.
Robots to combat loneliness? Researchers propose ethical limits.
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new study on AI aims to provide metrics for determining whether robots can help with loneliness, a “Companion Robot Impact Scale.”
Innovation funders looking to support mature tech projects in senior living space as part of new initiative
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 03, 2023
Health tech orgs are collaborating on a new funding program, envisAGE, targeted at near-ready startups for senior living innovations.
‘Magic table’ tech gets new LTC customers; company presentation touts socializing success
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 16, 2023
Several senior communities installed a “magic table” over the past few months that projects games and puzzles onto a surface.
Pilot program series will focus on billing, falls and wanderers
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 14, 2023
A recent partnership aims to tackle a wide range of conditions within facilities, including falling and wandering, through a series of pilot programs.