Help for seniors: Apple’s new watchOS 10 debuts fresh mental and vision health features
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 07, 2023
Apple watch is adding new features to improve mental and vision health, where senior living residents often have significant deficits.
AI screening tool for dementia being developed by Columbia researcher
By
Christine Birkner
May 23, 2023
One researcher is creating an artificial intelligence method that screens seniors for dementia by analyzing their voices.
Global demand for medical sensors on the rise
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Christine Birkner
May 31, 2023
Global demand for medical sensors is expected to increase by 11% over the next 10 years, according to a new report by research firm Fact.MR.
Experts identify keys to broader adoption, use of patient monitoring technology
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Christine Birkner
Apr 28, 2023
Patient monitoring devices are no doubt a valuable safety tool for seniors. But if the technology is too difficult for patients to use, it isn’t likely to be adopted, experts note.
AI may increase healthcare inequities, expert warns
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Christine Birkner
Jun 08, 2023
AI has many benefits for senior living providers but it’s not without its drawbacks. One expert says it could lead to healthcare inequities.
FDA authorizes new software for automatic insulin delivery
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Christine Birkner
May 24, 2023
For senior living residents with diabetes, the FDA just opened the door for software-backed tools that could make treatment easier.
AI technology could lead to errors in EHRs, researcher warns
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 26, 2023
Adding to the list of tech giants incorporating AI technology into healthcare, Microsoft and Epic recently expanded their AI electronic health record collaboration.
Virtual reality to treat chronic conditions could be game-changer
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 20, 2023
A VR-based platform that may treat chronic conditions could be another game changer for senior living residents.
HHS launches new tools to help nursing homes prevent cyberattacks
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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)...
Pace of tech advancement in healthcare even faster than we think, expert says
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 15, 2023
One expert says digital healthcare could be advancing even faster than most professionals originally thought.