ASA teases launch of new institute; will offer virtual programming for agetech orgs, senior living
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 01, 2024
A new tech institute will unfold in multiple stages, with the goal of bringing technology and senior living and care organizations together to collaborate.
Old age against the machine: Experts offer some robo-pessimism over prospect of more bots in LTC
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 25, 2024
Despite stories that senior living and care robots are proliferating, the promise of such technology has been overstated, according to a new report.
Weak science underpins most fitness apps for frail seniors, experts warn
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 13, 2024
Many fitness apps for seniors, especially those with frailty, are “poorly adapted” to the target market, new research shows.
RPM landscape in 2024: centralized care teams required to realize potential of monitoring tech, experts...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 15, 2024
Having care teams solely dedicated to RPM data will both address patient needs and avoid “alert fatigue,” a new report suggests.
Valentine’s Day robo-pets for the lonely: senior living provider gives golden robot pups for the golden...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 13, 2024
RiverSpring Living is identifying New York older adults in need of a Valentine’s Day boost as part of its ongoing robo-pet program.
Neuralink’s brain-computer implant could eventually transform Parkinson’s treatment … but probably...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A human Neuralink implant represents a breakthrough for brain-computer interfacing, but many are skeptical of the timeline and ethics.
Seniors in need of more virtual mental health services, ‘telemental’ program developers say
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A telehealth provider has created a new program for seniors and their specific challenges with mental health, depression and anxiety.
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.
‘Granny cam’ bill joins national trend toward greater long-term care room monitoring
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Josh Henreckson
Jan 26, 2024
Adding to what has become a national trend, Iowa’s state legislature has advanced a bill that would allow residents and their families to install cameras in nursing home rooms.
More frequent hearing aid use could help stave off dementia, experts suggest
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Newly available non-prescription hearing aid use could have major overall health benefits and reduce the risk of dementia, experts say.