ChatGPT is technology’s latest gift to the masses. And it may well prove to be one of the most dangerous.
Wearable devices targeted as way to diagnose patient mental well-being
By
John Roszkowski
May 03, 2023
New machine learning technology, a type of artificial intelligence, may allow clinicians to passively collect data about a patient’s psychological and mental well-being from wearable devices, according...
US surgeon general announces national plan to fight ‘loneliness epidemic’
May 02, 2023
Loneliness can lead to pain, depression and shorter life spans in older adults and can impact sleep, inflammation and the immune system in younger adults.
AI chats could be more empathetic than doctors’ responses to patient questions, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
May 02, 2023
Artificial intelligence assistants such as ChatGPT may improve the ability of physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate and compassionate responses to patient questions, a new study...
Why senior living is such a vulnerable target for cyberattacks
By
Christine Birkner
May 01, 2023
Nursing homes and senior living facilities are vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as data breaches that hack personal and medical information.
Experts identify keys to broader adoption, use of patient monitoring technology
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 28, 2023
Patient monitoring devices are no doubt a valuable safety tool for seniors. But if the technology is too difficult for patients to use, it isn’t likely to be adopted, experts note.
Tech use can lead to depression in older adults, study says
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 28, 2023
While technology is useful in improving health and safety, too much tech use can increase depression in seniors.
Feds to crack down on harmful uses of AI
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 27, 2023
Citing its ability to turbocharge fraud and automate discrimination, federal agencies pledged to strictly monitor artificial intelligence.
How virtual reality is boosting psychosocial treatments in seniors
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence and virtual reality have increasingly proved to be effective tools in improving health.
Senior living technology takes flight
By
Dylan Conley
Apr 27, 2023
Here are three ways that senior living technology truly can take flight.