Researchers want better policies, ethical considerations before telehealth used more widely for chronic...
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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.
Digital platforms for Parkinson’s patients bring better nutrition, other benefits, study finds
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 15, 2023
Digital health could prove a valuable resource for both Parkinson’s patients and caregivers in providing more information on nutrition, a new study suggests.
New hi-tech procedure puts harsh back pain condition in the rear view mirror
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 21, 2023
A new generation of instruments is being rolled out for a procedure for lower back pain that has traditionally been very difficult to address.
Seniors don’t want AI caregivers; but tech giants are betting on them anyway, reports show
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
As one company launches a new “AI healthcare agent,” investors believe virtual caregivers can fill staffing shortages in LTC.
Desktop robots could help seniors with Parkinson’s become ‘King of the Bongos’
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Parkinson’s patients showed enthusiasm using a small desktop robot for “gamified” activities, a new study shows.
Although post-2021 usage of telemedicine is down from a pandemic peak, 10% of outpatient visits for SNF residents are still conducted online, a new study shows.
Partnership increases seniors’ access to blood pressure monitoring tool
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 14, 2023
A new service for blood pressure monitoring will be available to underserved seniors in the Detroit metro area.
‘Dressing’ robot assists seniors with wardrobe in a manner that models caregivers
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
A new two-armed assistive robot model helps dress seniors in a way that mimics human caregivers, researchers said.
Seniors more susceptible than ever to tech scams, online fraud, FTC report shows
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
Tech scams are among the most common, and costliest, kinds of fraud seniors fall victim to, a new FTC report shows.
Too much data? Wearables for senior care have value but providers must know how to parse their output,...
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 27, 2024
A high volume of data from wearable devices could make it more difficult, rather than easier, for care teams to monitor seniors’ conditions.