Fewer meetings, AI use could boost workplace productivity: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 04, 2024
Using artificial intelligence and cutting back on meetings are two ways to help improve workplace productivity, according to the company behind recent research.
Remote staff training boosts quality of life, lowers sedative use in residents with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 03, 2024
A digital training program improved the quality of life for nursing home residents with dementia, and reduced dependency on psychotropic meds.
Fitness-focused seniors driving wearable tech industry, new reports show
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 03, 2024
The wearable fitness industry has been booming, and it may largely be thanks to baby boomers, a new report indicates.
As RPM companies create new sensors, new data, senior care industry must catch up, exec says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
Although many RPM innovations, such as using AI, are similar across companies, much territory is left to expand, one leader suggests.
AI-enabled neck patch ensures healthcare data won’t get stuck in patients’ throats
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
A new flexible patch that goes over a patient’s throat can collect data on dysphagia or respiratory issues.
Many dead patients still listed as alive in electronic health records
Dec 29, 2023
The deceased patients received unnecessary outreach, including appointment reminders and prescription refills.
Virtual care with nonusual physician tied to more emergency visits
Dec 27, 2023
The authors say that the findings suggest that virtual visits may be best when there is an existing clinical relationship.
New advisory committee will ‘explore’ future tech challenges in senior living
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 21, 2023
One senior living tech provider is forming a new advisory committee to help provide feedback on best practices and future technology needs.
Lucky seniors to receive tech-heavy brain games in time for holidays, thanks to new partnership
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
A high-end senior living community in Washington state will be offering Thinkie Inc.’s brain game suite to residents under a new partnership.
Award-winning ‘Music With Movement’ program arms caregivers with tuneful tool to treat dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
One recent music therapy program for seniors combines technologies, to help them combat depression and anxiety, researchers say.