As VR becomes a fixture of LTC community life, experts warn that providers must weigh drawbacks, limitations
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 03, 2024
But just because studies have gone easy on VR’s potential drawbacks doesn’t mean that concerns don’t exist, experts warn.
Tech at CES 2024 offers visionary new eyewear for blind, deaf seniors
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
“Hearing glasses” and goggles made for blind individuals are some of the new wearable devices coming out for impaired older adults.
‘Smart’ textile patch could soon replace EKGs, developers claim
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 29, 2023
A new patch made out of nanomagnets and conductive yarn could have a variety of applications, including cardiovascular monitoring, its creators say.
Sepsis and shock detection software takes leap with US approval
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 28, 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration approved use of AI-powered sepsis detection software last week, part of a slew of recent innovations from South Korea.
New prosthetic limb allows amputee to move hand, fingers
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 18, 2023
Engineers have developed a prosthetic that allows for hand and finger movements as if they were real (and attached).
Justice Department propose first-ever rules on web access for seniors, those with disabilities
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 21, 2023
For the first time ever, the Justice Department is proposing new rules about digital access to telehealth options under the ADA.
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.
New partnership gives CCRC residents virtual live-in caregiver
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 10, 2023
A select number of continuing care residents in Iowa will have a special new virtual live-in caregiver that’s able to give them wellness surveys and provide customized reminders.
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.
Healthcare orgs urge federal intervention in the wake of cyberattack
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 04, 2024
Health orgs have asked the HHS office to address the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which has caused problems for long-term care providers.