Although post-2021 usage of telemedicine is down from a pandemic peak, 10% of outpatient visits for SNF residents are still conducted online, a new study shows.
Partnership increases seniors’ access to blood pressure monitoring tool
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 14, 2023
A new service for blood pressure monitoring will be available to underserved seniors in the Detroit metro area.
‘Dressing’ robot assists seniors with wardrobe in a manner that models caregivers
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
A new two-armed assistive robot model helps dress seniors in a way that mimics human caregivers, researchers said.
Seniors more susceptible than ever to tech scams, online fraud, FTC report shows
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
Tech scams are among the most common, and costliest, kinds of fraud seniors fall victim to, a new FTC report shows.
Too much data? Wearables for senior care have value but providers must know how to parse their output,...
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 27, 2024
A high volume of data from wearable devices could make it more difficult, rather than easier, for care teams to monitor seniors’ conditions.
AI can help evaluate whether online healthcare stories are bogus
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 08, 2024
AI tools could provide a way to audit online health stories and keep vulnerable users away from misinformation, according to new research.
AI helps prevent prescription dosing errors
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 02, 2023
Software company DrFirst developed an AI-powered tool to streamline medication refill and renewal requests.
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
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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.
Medication managed by AI can help patients feel better, study shows
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
New research on an AI-tool for medication management showed cost savings and effective decision-making for high-risk patients.
AI, seniors’ virtual reality innovations honored with Hillman Foundation grants
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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.