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.
Online physical and mental rehab program improves quality of life with long COVID
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 14, 2024
Seniors with long COVID could benefit from an online treatment and rehabilitation program, according to new research.
Digital platforms for Parkinson’s patients bring better nutrition, other benefits, study finds
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 15, 2023
Digital health could prove a valuable resource for both Parkinson’s patients and caregivers in providing more information on nutrition, a new study suggests.
Robo-dentistry? New AI model can identify gingivitis, help seniors’ dental care
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 22, 2023
A new study tested an AI model’s ability to recognize gingivitis, or gum inflammation, and found that the model identified various symptoms, such as redness and swelling, with 90% accuracy.
Tech drives home health trend and new Emory-DispatchHealth deal
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Aaron Dorman
Jun 21, 2023
A new partnership enabled by tech innovations will provide expanded in-home urgent care services for patients in the Georgia-based Emory Healthcare system.
Company’s digital product assessments start with diabetes, muscle pain tools
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 10, 2023
A new health/tech institute is ready to start assessments for digital products, beginning with diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.
Some AI tools touting uses not approved for by FDA, study finds
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
With some AI tools, there is a gap between their marketing promises and what their FDA-cleared use is, a new study shows.