New tech pilot program will digitize provider’s caregiver logs
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 30, 2023
A senior care and services provider recently announced it is collaborating on a pilot program that would move their caregiver logs online.
Global demand for medical sensors on the rise
By
Christine Birkner
May 31, 2023
Global demand for medical sensors is expected to increase by 11% over the next 10 years, according to a new report by research firm Fact.MR.
Let there be light! Eye-phototherapy device for Parkinson’s is released after long development delay
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 01, 2024
A light-therapy device for Parkinson’s that has been in the works since before the pandemic is now ready for a new trial, developers said.
Digital health summit recognizes ‘breakthrough’ winners for key innovations
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 11, 2023
Recent winners of HITLAB’s Innovators Challenge include a virtual care program for chronic inflammation and a dance-pairing startup.
Virtual reality provider grows programming hours to expand seniors’ access
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 24, 2023
A VR giant that caters to senior living announced it was expanding weekday programming for its “live” features like trivia and tours.
AARP announces 10 finalists for LivePitch event
Mar 31, 2016
Ten startup health tech companies have been selected to pitch their businesses at the AAPR’s fifth Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch event April 27 in Sunnyvale, CA.
‘Dressing’ robot assists seniors with wardrobe in a manner that models caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
A new two-armed assistive robot model helps dress seniors in a way that mimics human caregivers, researchers said.
Alzheimer’s blood tests claim ‘very high accuracy’ via screening results, latest research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
A new blood test could provide an efficient and simple thumbs-up, thumbs-down method for screening for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.
Smartwatch tool predicts Parkinson’s disease up to 7 years before onset
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 11, 2023
Data from a smart watch could help predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms begin occurring, a new study shows.
New senior living partnerships expand virtual reality use for home, daily life integration
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 28, 2023
New applications of special technology are giving older adults VR access to somewhere more intimate and personal: their own home.