Digital tool to provide new insights on residents’ needs and preferences
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
Linked Senior is launching a tool to provide assessments of LTC residents, to assist with social and medical needs, the company announced.
Virtual community of long-term care and other providers commits to ‘age-friendly’ care guidelines
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 03, 2023
Recruiting has begun for providers for the fifth iteration of an ‘age friendly’ network who will have access to webinars, coaching and more.
New pilot program at senior community tackles incontinence with technological competence
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
New technology solutions aim to make the process of monitoring incontinence both more effective, and more dignified, for residents.
LGBTQ seniors get 24/7 support from new wellness app
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 29, 2024
Two organizations have partnered on a mental wellness app that provides 24/7 support services to seniors in the LGBTQ community.
‘A-list’ investors to award AI-monitoring, transport solutions for seniors at conference next week
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 21, 2024
This year’s AgeTech Challenge Innovation Showcase is highlighted by several AI-enabled monitoring systems and transportation options.
Does a Fitbit understand pickleball? New study highlights where and when device data fit into seniors’...
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
New study results show that device data insights often dovetail, rather than clash with, traditional methods of diagnosing physical health.
Telehealth, hospital partnership aims to close mental health gap for seniors with dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A telehealth company that promises “dementia care on demand” is partnering with a hospital to develop a training program.
Seniors more likely to let conditions escalate into emergency if their only care options are digital,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 07, 2024
In a recent survey, one third of older adults said that they felt as if an emergency could have been averted if they had had access to live person to manage their health concerns and needs.
‘Smart’ pillbox won’t let seniors or their caregivers forget their daily doses, company promises
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 12, 2023
A new “smart” pillbox system can help older adults, their families and their caregivers coordinate to maintain proper medication regimens.
New health software launches highlight growing trend of adding interoperability across senior living
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 09, 2023
Two health tech software companies, MatrixCare and Eldermark, are expanding their platform base for assisted living.