There has been much discussion lately about the many ways artificial intelligence will affect senior care – and healthcare in general.
‘Smart’ glasses, mobility tools part of dynamic slate of senior tech getting seed funding
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 21, 2024
Eleven senior tech projects will receive funding and support from the Design Age Institute in London, from apps to mobility solutions.
This robot comes with snacks: Delivery model is a stress reliever for busy staff, admin says
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 06, 2023
Two mobile robot units introduced to LTC sites in Ohio have helped reduce the staff burden by delivering food and snacks to residents.
AI tool diagnoses Parkinson’s years early with 96 percent accuracy
By
John Roszkowski
May 15, 2023
Researchers say a new machine-learning tool shows great promise in detecting Parkinson’s disease years before the first symptoms of the disease start appearing.
Ongoing lawsuits indicate there’s little advantage to seniors for letting AI determine their MA coverage
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
A new report calls out the role of AI in validating cost-cutting measures that leave seniors in need without coverage.
AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
A new meta-study on using AI within geriatrics praises AI as a “valuable asset” but still warns about the need for future research and potential ethical concerns.