Universities study robots to help senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2017
Independent living and assisted living communities are serving as testing grounds as researchers try to develop robots that humans can trust and respond to as companions and caregivers. Researchers hope...
Wearables, apps part of $2.4 million social interaction study
Nov 18, 2015
The University of Texas at Austin is using a five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to study how social interactions improve the health of older adults. Participants will monitor their physical...
Research focuses on diagnosing, lessening effects of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, costing the nation $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A variety of studies and pilot programs are underway...
Residents of Brookdale, Touchmark among participants in cognition research
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2021
Residents of Brookdale Senior Living, Touchmark and other senior living communities are helping researchers improve their understanding of cognition and brain health.
Hybrid delivery model debuts in Ohio senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 01, 2021
Tablets are being distributed to hundreds of residents of senior living communities in a bid to create a hybrid care delivery model for older adults.
OSU researchers to develop AI technology to keep seniors safe at home
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 16, 2021
A team of researchers from the Oregon State University are developing artificial intelligence technology that will help seniors with mild cognitive impairment age in place.
Mobile app allows employees to get early access to pay
Aug 29, 2017
A new mobile app that gives senior housing and care employees early access to their earned pay could lead to less stressed workers and improved recruiting and retention for operators, cloud-based human...
Wisconsin: Web site aims to help people meet challenges of aging
Oct 29, 2015
Aided by interviews with aging and healthcare professionals and others, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have launched a free website for older adults living anywhere in the state. It...
Advanced at-home wearable technology is on the way
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 20, 2021
Innovative at-home wearable technology could be on the market in a few years.
Caregivers help caregivers on design of new app
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 30, 2021
No one knows the challenges of being a dementia caregiver better than another caregiver.