ChatGPT offers evidence-based answers for common public health questions
Jun 09, 2023
However, responses generally offered advice and not referrals to resources.
Use of wearable devices low for those with cardiovascular disease risk
Jun 09, 2023
Older age, lower educational attainment and lower household income were independently associated with lower use of wearable devices in US adults at risk for CVD when adjusting for other sociodemographic...
Remote health monitoring app detects falls, wandering behaviors
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 09, 2023
One new app lets caregivers improve resident safety by helping them detect potential falls and wandering behaviors.
Real-time sensors aiding in senior living care and operations
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 09, 2023
Real-time sensors are increasingly improving clinical care and operations in nursing homes and senior living communities.
CMS prods hospitals to improve discharge info for SNFs, home health
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 09, 2023
Hospitals’ shortcomings in providing post-acute care providers with adequate discharge information prompted federal regulators to issue a special memo Tuesday.
Earn up to 4 CE credits June 15 at McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
Jun 09, 2023
Senior living professionals will be able to earn up to four continuing education credits by attending the seventh annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on Thursday, June 15.
AI may increase healthcare inequities, expert warns
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 08, 2023
AI has many benefits for senior living providers but it’s not without its drawbacks. One expert says it could lead to healthcare inequities.
Bayer’s expanded digital health efforts looking to help seniors
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 08, 2023
As further evidence of digital health’s influence on senior living, more pharma companies are getting involved in the space.
Help for seniors: Apple’s new watchOS 10 debuts fresh mental and vision health features
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 07, 2023
Apple watch is adding new features to improve mental and vision health, where senior living residents often have significant deficits.
Researchers using AI to aid Alzheimer’s care
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 07, 2023
Researchers from LSU Health Shreveport are using AI to detect Alzheimer’s and optimize treatment for patients.