UCSF telehealth program cuts costs and improves outcomes for seniors with dementias
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
A telehealth program out of UCSF has achieved the coveted goal of cutting costs and improving patient care for seniors with dementia, researchers state.
Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
New criteria is needed to evaluate the ability of some older adults to drive, such as people living with dementia, according to new research and analysis.
AI-powered falls prevention gets the green light after successful pilot run
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
A falls prevention system enhanced by AI will be officially installed soon at a memory care community operated by Maplewood Senior Living.
Post-pandemic telehealth funding now focused on specific ‘mega-deals,’ data shows
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 14, 2023
Investment in digital health technology has shifted since the pandemic, from broad funding to a focus on specific opportunities, according to new market analyses.
Telehealth may not be as thrifty as many think, researchers find
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 13, 2023
While expanding virtual health options offers a number of benefits to patients and providers, the assumption that telehealth will universally lower costs may be overstated, experts caution.
New software can help assisted living communities keep the lights on
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 10, 2023
A Power Notification System developer recently announced a new tool for senior living facilities that can provide real-time power intelligence data.
Twitter competitor Meta’s Threads debuts as new social media, marketing opportunity
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 06, 2023
A new social media platform and Twitter alternative will debut Thursday morning.
AI-driven speech analysis firm working to diagnose Alzehimer’s, Huntington’s
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 27, 2023
A speech analysis software company is using Voice AI to diagnose depression and anxiety, and diseases like Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s could be next.