Tech for caregivers should have design input from caregivers, nurse professional argues
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 29, 2024
Technology for nurses and caregivers should be developed with their input and development insights, one nursing expert argues.
Who’s monitoring the monitoring tools? New white paper calls for more efficient, centralized RPM process...
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 08, 2024
Getting RPM tools under one central system is something that providers need to work toward, a new report argues.
‘Digital life story’ tools are invaluable for memory care residents . . . but more need to know how...
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 25, 2024
Giving older adults living with dementia digital tools to showcase their “life stories” is a tremendous addition to senior living and care communities, a new study shows.
New VR training model helps teach palliative caregivers ‘Jolly Good’ communication skills
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 14, 2023
A new VR platform helps train nurses for palliative care by simulating conversations between terminally ill patients, doctors and families.
Tech platform aims to address ‘all aspects’ of LTC workforce challenges, CEO says
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 01, 2024
Two major organizations have created a new digital platform designed to address several long-term care staffing and workforce concerns.
Video calling for seniors ‘transformed’ by expanded platform options, company says
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 21, 2023
A video calling firm for seniors has launched a new application program interface and device management portal.
Study reveals ‘clear senior care gap’ that tech can fill
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 09, 2023
Roughly 70% of seniors aging in place in certain western countries don’t have access to ‘advanced’ monitoring systems, results show.
New AI brings Joy to seniors via TV-screen avatar
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 16, 2023
A new generative-AI “friend, confidant and companion” named Joy will interact with users via a television screen.
Seniors feeling their OATS with tech education programs
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 30, 2024
Two recent senior literacy programs include an “appy hour” in the Hastings, NE, library, and a new AARP OATS program in Colorado Springs.
Award-winning ‘Music With Movement’ program arms caregivers with tuneful tool to treat dementia
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
One recent music therapy program for seniors combines technologies, to help them combat depression and anxiety, researchers say.