New tablet computers will help ease communication during pandemic, Capital says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 22, 2020
Dallas-based Capital Senior Living is expanding its Virtual Engagement Program by distributing tablet computers to all of its communities.
High remote patient monitoring practices offer improved hypertension care
Nov 07, 2023
An increase was seen in hypertension medication fills, days’ supply and unique medications received, but an increase in hypertension-linked spending also was seen.
Social media use has physical, mental health benefits for seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2016
Use of email, instant messaging and social media can result in less loneliness and fewer chronic illnesses and symptoms of depression for older adults, according to new research.
Exercise intervention beneficial for healthcare workers
Aug 10, 2023
A 12-week app-based intervention reduced depressive symptoms, burnout and absenteeism.
CareWorx raises $17 million in private equity funding
Mar 21, 2018
Global managed services provider and senior care technology company CareWorx has closed a $17 million round of funding from California-based Kayne Partners.
New ‘Fastball’ test could help prevent Alzheimer’s curveballs
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 13, 2023
An innovative ‘fastball’ technique for identifying Alzheimer’s years before a diagnosis received a major funding boost.
Ethical issues abound in adoption of artificial intelligence in cancer care
Mar 29, 2024
Issues include explainability, patient consent and responsibility.
AI model can respond appropriately to ophthalmology questions
Aug 25, 2023
The likelihood of chatbot answers containing incorrect or inappropriate material was comparable with human answers.
In-hospital wearable activity trackers tied to improved outcomes
Jun 16, 2023
Patients using wearable trackers had higher physical activity and functioning.
Reading clinic visit notes benefits older adults
Aug 26, 2021
Older adults with chronic conditions reported that reading notes in patient portals helped them to remember their care plan and medications.