More frequent hearing aid use could help stave off dementia, experts suggest
By
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.
Accelerated pace of change will continue for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
The senior housing and care industry has experienced an accelerated pace of change over the past decade — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — in areas including technology adoption, workforce...
Remote staff training boosts quality of life, lowers sedative use in residents with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 03, 2024
A digital training program improved the quality of life for nursing home residents with dementia, and reduced dependency on psychotropic meds.
Smart wardrobe technologies helping seniors with dementia dress for success
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
“Smart wardrobe” tech can play two crucial roles for seniors with dementia, a new report shows: via dressing systems and via embedded tech.
Brain imaging company teases tech that will analyze side effects of new dementia drugs
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
AI-enabled brain imaging technology will be launched next year to evaluate the side effects of new Alzheimer’s and dementia drugs.
Holiday season brings new wave of tech toys, games, aimed at older adults, memory care
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
New tech, as well as updated versions of classic games, are being marketed to older adults as offering more than just entertainment.
Upcoming study will ‘Detect & Protect’ seniors against viral infections like flu, COVID
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 01, 2023
A new study program, Detect & Protect, will use AI models that can pull from wearables data and better predict viral infections.
Senior living operators taking advantage of AI tools for infection control
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
A health tech company is installing its AI-enabled solution for infection control at 24 senior living facilities in Tennessee.
Novel method for brain stimulation could help seniors with dementia bypass brain surgery
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 23, 2023
Researchers are testing a new method for treating people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias that would assist the brain without surgery.
AI can be co-pilot to help SNFs manage regulatory burdens, Healthtech CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
A new startup is leveraging AI to tackle the regulatory burden faced by SNFs, by building automation tools and alerts.