2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards now accepting nominations
By
James M. Berklan
May 11, 2023
The 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit are now open for nominations and registrations, respectively.
Provider group releases report on leveraging technology for long-term care workforce needs
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 24, 2023
LeadingAge has released a new tool for members that helps outline the myriad technology solutions aimed at workforce needs for senior living.
Digital health funding shift could pave way for more mergers, deals, experts believe
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 01, 2023
More mergers and acquisitions could occur within the digital healthcare sector as smaller point solutions reach deals with a larger platform, experts predict.
Some AI tools touting uses not approved for by FDA, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
With some AI tools, there is a gap between their marketing promises and what their FDA-cleared use is, a new study shows.
Research details what online services older adults use
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 19, 2016
A newly reported study from the Pew Research Center reveals how involved those aged 50 or more years are in the digital economy, that is, using commercial online services for everything from arranging...
South Dakota campaign joins state and federal efforts to expand rural telehealth access
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 12, 2024
South Dakota is working on legislation to grant $5 million to long-term care facilities in the state to implement telehealth and telemedicine access.
Using VR while exercising could transport seniors away from chronic pain
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 24, 2024
When paired with a bike system, VR made users more enthusiastic about exercising, and also helped with chronic pain, a new study found.
Smartwatch tool predicts Parkinson’s disease up to 7 years before onset
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 11, 2023
Data from a smart watch could help predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms begin occurring, a new study shows.
Digital tool for helping caregivers of dementia patients gets $3.5 million grant
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
University researchers are testing a new digital tool that has been designed to help caregivers of people living with dementia.
Medication managed by AI can help patients feel better, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
New research on an AI-tool for medication management showed cost savings and effective decision-making for high-risk patients.