Next-gen lamps combine smart lighting and passive monitoring for fewer senior falls incidents
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Aaron Dorman
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2023
One tech company that makes smart lamps says its monitoring system prevents falls while providing a pleasing aesthetic to LTC residents.
Biden doubles down on support for responsible AI development in healthcare
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 02, 2023
President Biden announced an executive order on AI may be forthcoming during a meeting last week with the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
New tech can help stop healthcare-associated infections from spreading, study suggests
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 15, 2024
AI can be an important component of surveillance against infection outbreaks in healthcare settings, researchers have found.
Majority of older Americans have used ChatGPT, new study claims
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 18, 2023
A slight majority of Americans over the age of 55 have used ChatGPT at least once, and seniors appear to be the demographic most willing to pay a premium for conversation services, a new report shows.
AI-speech interpreter a first in growing list of Alzheimer’s tools
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 08, 2023
Researchers who describe Alzheimer’s as a “looming health crisis” have developed a new approach to screening the disease by using AI to interpret speech patterns.
AI could be therapeutic deejay for seniors with dementia, agitation
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 19, 2023
A new AI-enabled tool can use wearable sensors and adaptive music systems to help older adults with dementia and agitation.
More seniors showing enthusiasm about the future of AI, new report suggests
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 21, 2023
Seniors are more comfortable with AI and wearables that “promote self reliance” and track health data, according to a recent report.
‘Smart gym’ gives seniors a customized workout without fear of dumbbells
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 18, 2023
One senior living facility’s “smart” fitness center includes equipment and software designed to create a personalized regimen for residents.
AI ability to mimic empathy worries, rather than comforts, many researchers
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
Two studies evaluated AI’s use in two very important care contexts, mental health and cancer care, and noted concerns about mimicking empathy.
Caregivers of tomorrow reveal varied attitudes about working with robots in LTC
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 11, 2023
Healthcare and health tech students are supportive of the idea of robot-aided senior care, according to a recent study.