AI produces new legal risks, considerations for senior living and care, experts caution
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 18, 2023
Although senior care and living is already a highly regulated industry, adoption of artificial intelligence tools has created new considerations that providers should be aware of, legal experts warn.
New lightweight ‘wearable robot’ tech could aid in mobility therapy
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 31, 2023
New technology involving more pliable sensors made from lightweight materials showed promise in analyzing body movements across a wide range of motion, according to a new study.
‘Exceeding expectations’: Robot ElliQ speaks for lonely seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
Ninety-five percent of the seniors users of a certain tabletop robot said that it made them feel less lonely.
Virtual therapy can help Parkinson’s patients walk without fear, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 27, 2023
A new study shows that virtual therapy for Parkinson’s patients is just as effective as in-person options for helping them walk.
Latest AI guidelines aimed at averting ‘catastrophic harm’
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 17, 2023
A new document outlines eight principles for AI as a framework for steering future development to minimize risks and ethical concerns.
Researchers develop AI tool to diagnose sleep apnea
By
Christine Birkner
May 25, 2023
A new artificial intelligence tool for diagnosing sleep apnea could make a difference for senior living operators.
Biden, Harris meet with top tech leaders about AI risks
By
John Roszkowski
May 08, 2023
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with CEOs of the nation’s top artificial intelligence companies on Thursday to discuss the potential risks of AI, an evolving technology with...
ChatGPT’s blind spots can compromise caregiving, authors warn
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2023
Providers are racing to better understand and harness ChatGPT. But while this powerful new tech tool can deliver comprehensive answers quickly, its flawed design could also lead to care that is inappropriate...
45 percent of Americans trust AI in healthcare, but 20 percent say it violates privacy: study
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence is now involved in so many aspects of healthcare and senior living. But what are Americans’ attitudes about it?
Virtual assistant, how do I help residents keep enjoying life as they grow older?
By
Stelios Zygouris
Mar 09, 2023
Lately, everyone is talking about artificial intelligence, or AI, and how it will transform our lives. Self-driving cars, algorithms that analyze our health data to provide personalized medicine and diet,...