AI could be therapeutic deejay for seniors with dementia, agitation
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 19, 2023
A new AI-enabled tool can use wearable sensors and adaptive music systems to help older adults with dementia and agitation.
Enhanced ‘smart’ cushion for wheelchair users the result of tech-giants partnership
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
Two companies that produce technology to enable “smart” cushioned wheelchairs announced a new partnership this week.
Spotlight on smart lock highlights ways families, senior caregivers can keep those with dementia safe
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
A smart lock for dementia highlights recent tech aimed at monitoring and keeping senior family members safe.
Senior tech giant expands fall-detection, grows client base
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 05, 2023
A large digital health platform for seniors has bolstered its emergency response system tools, and is forging new partnerships with senior living and care clients.
Speech therapy giant expands access for seniors via telehealth partnership
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 25, 2023
A new partnership between a speech therapy platform and a telehealth provider will expand offerings of speech therapy programs for seniors.
Virtual reality provider grows programming hours to expand seniors’ access
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 24, 2023
A VR giant that caters to senior living announced it was expanding weekday programming for its “live” features like trivia and tours.
Software giant adds ‘Partners and Pals’ to improve AI-driven healthcare admin
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 24, 2023
Healthcare software giant Epic is announcing a number of new agreement as part of their “Partners and Pals” program.
Telehealth giants pairing obesity drugs with weight-loss programs to prevent overreliance on prescriptions
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 23, 2023
Telehealth companies could offer, or even require, virtual fitness program pairing with obesity drugs, as new procedures are developed.
Nationwide to test eldercare robots, despite middling survey results
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
A new study from Nationwide shows varied opinions on AI, depending on age, as the company continues a pilot program with robots.
Data breaches double: Cybersecurity attacks on the rise, mid-year report shows
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
Data breaches in the first half of 2023 have increased 100 percent over the same time period last year, Fortified Health reports.