Challenge for senior living: Move from ‘siloed to seamless,’ NIC founder says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 13, 2022
A final driver shaping the future of senior living is “moving from siloed to seamless,” National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care founder and strategic adviser Robert Kramer wrote in the...
Non-invasive blood glucose monitoring gets a boost
By
Ryner Lai
May 11, 2023
A technical feasibility study of the use of Bio-RFID sensors to monitor glucose levels in a non-invasive manner has delivered promising results, according to U.S.-based medical technology company Know...
Tech-enabled observations of heart conditions before and after stroke lead to better treatment options,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 19, 2023
Irregular heartbeats that occur in post-stroke patients are different from other, unrelated heart conditions, researchers say.
When it comes to virtual reality, imagination often trumps innovation, research finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 28, 2023
When it comes to virtual reality, programming advances in the tech may not be as important to users as what they bring themselves: their imagination.
Digital health summit recognizes ‘breakthrough’ winners for key innovations
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 11, 2023
Recent winners of HITLAB’s Innovators Challenge include a virtual care program for chronic inflammation and a dance-pairing startup.
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.
Technology a growing priority for people 55 and older: McKinsey
By
Christine Birkner
May 26, 2023
A new study from McKinsey shows that adults 55 and over see technology not as a “nice to have,” but as a “must have.”
Scientists call for AI moratorium, warn about potential pitfalls in healthcare
By
Ryner Lai
May 12, 2023
Although artificial intelligence is often touted as a game-changer in healthcare, an international team of scientists is warning that it also may pose threats to human health in terms of social, political,...
Telehealth inequities may arise for older adults with vision problems, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 09, 2024
Seniors with vision impairment were less likely to have access to telehealth compared to those with better eyesight, according to a new study.
Not a cool story: Electric fans won’t help older adults in extreme heat events, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 08, 2024
Electric fans are unable to help vulnerable older adults sweat and reduce their body temperature during extreme heat events, new research warns.