Robots that roam could help seniors improve their own mobility habits, new research indicates
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 01, 2023
A new study indicates that robots could help seniors develop better healthy aging habits by walking and generally moving more.
ASA teases launch of new institute; will offer virtual programming for agetech orgs, senior living
By
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.
Virtual reality helps nursing students train with ‘enthusiasm,’ as studies highlight its popularity
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 23, 2023
The use of VR for training nurses has been “extensively implemented” over the past 15 years, a new bibliometric study affirms.
Therapy robot helps ease dementia symptoms: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2016
A robotic pet can be effective in decreasing wandering and anxiety-related behaviors in memory care residents, according to the results of a six-month study in seven Front Porch retirement communities...
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.
In continuing trend, AI shows new strong promise in specific cancer diagnoses, research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
AI assisted pancreatic and breast cancer detection were the focus of separate studies published this week in Nature Medicine.
Neuralink’s brain-computer implant could eventually transform Parkinson’s treatment … but probably...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A human Neuralink implant represents a breakthrough for brain-computer interfacing, but many are skeptical of the timeline and ethics.
60 Senators support bipartisan telehealth access bill
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 23, 2023
Sixty Senators, including six bipartisan sponsors, reintroduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies Act (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023.
Cheaper OTC hearing aids should be in stores by October, FDA says
Aug 16, 2022
Until now, people have had to pay thousands of dollars for a device that could only be adjusted by a professional audiologist.
Congress and agencies to tackle transparency in healthcare AI, despite mixed industry reactions
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 06, 2023
Federal agencies and Congress are both taking further steps to regulate AI and curb issues that have already started to emerge.