Unique digital program serves residents with memory care and neurocognitive challenges
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2024
The Arbor Company has launched a new program to aid memory care efforts: Ella, a digital caregiver assistant.
Tech for caregivers should have design input from caregivers, nurse professional argues
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 29, 2024
Technology for nurses and caregivers should be developed with their input and development insights, one nursing expert argues.
Wrist-worn monitor can trace late-night habits of largely amiable people with late-stage dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 20, 2024
Seniors dealing with late-stage dementia are willing to accept a wearable to monitor daily habits such as sleep cycles, a new study found.
New ‘love meter’ could tell senior living providers which residents need a Valentine’s Day pick-me-up
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 14, 2024
A new “love meter”— just in time for Valentine’s Day — tells senior living staff members when residents are at risk of loneliness.
AI-driven speech analysis firm working to diagnose Alzehimer’s, Huntington’s
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 27, 2023
A speech analysis software company is using Voice AI to diagnose depression and anxiety, and diseases like Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s could be next.
Addiction recovery provider uses AI to monitor telehealth meds for opioid use disorder
By
Christine Birkner
May 22, 2023
An addiction medicine practice created an AI platform to connect patients with doctors and help providers comply with treatment regulations.
Not just kid stuff: Advances in video games, gaming, benefit older adults, operator says
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
A recent review of the benefits video games can provide for seniors adds to the body of research on games targeted for older cohorts.
Med-management software company releases new tool for nursing facilities to meet new need for CMS compliance
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 20, 2023
To meet new CMS rules for nursing homes, one company is releasing a new service that focuses on ensuring a patient’s medication listings are up-to-date.
A new affordable housing option?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2017
Dr. Bill Thomas has a new project for affordable seniors housing: tiny houses that could be used as accessory dwelling units (“granny pods”) or clustered into so-called pocket neighborhoods.
Visionary Alzheimer’s forecasting software gets FDA approval
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 30, 2024
A newly regulated Alzheimer’s software tool offers clarity on whether the condition is likely to progress to dementia in someone with mild cognitive impairment.