Telehealth robots added to innovative senior living provider’s growing tech roster
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 06, 2023
A senior living operator has started a pilot program in which doctors remotely pilot a robot, equipped with medical tools, for consultations.
Telehealth, hospital partnership aims to close mental health gap for seniors with dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A telehealth company that promises “dementia care on demand” is partnering with a hospital to develop a training program.
DEA extends telehealth prescription allowances through 2024
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 11, 2023
For the second time this year, the DEA is extending telehealth prescription options, a move LTC providers say is essential for hospice care.
Telehealth sector growing fast, but with stark generational divergence, surveys show
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 03, 2023
Recent surveys show that while telehealth adoption is increasing, there is still a major enthusiasm gap between seniors and younger people.
Avel eCare purchase grows telehealth reach to more than 200 senior care facilities
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 03, 2023
Telehealth provider Avel eCare is expanding its telehealth services to over 200 senior care facilities, thanks to a major acquisition, the company announced.
UCSF telehealth program cuts costs and improves outcomes for seniors with dementias
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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.
1 in 9 telehealth visits need timely, in-person follow-up care, report claims
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 30, 2023
Inconsistencies between traditional clinical visits and telehealth could be driving in-person follow-ups after the latter, a new study shows.
Researchers want better policies, ethical considerations before telehealth used more widely for chronic...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 30, 2023
New policies and more ethical considerations are needed before telehealth can be an adequate option for addressing and treating patients with chronic wounds, a recent study finds.
UCSF telehealth program getting seniors more tech savvy for future needs
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 25, 2023
A training program aimed specifically at seniors who have had difficulty accessing or using technology has shown positive results, researchers said.
Speech therapy giant expands access for seniors via telehealth partnership
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 25, 2023
A new partnership between a speech therapy platform and a telehealth provider will expand offerings of speech therapy programs for seniors.