COVID-19 virus no match for lasers, scientists find
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 11, 2024
A research team using lasers has found that specific wavelengths can do serious damage to either the RNA or protein structures within COVID.
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
A new emergency alert system targets seniors who are hard of hearing, combining bright flashing lights and louder-than-normal alarms.
As RPM companies create new sensors, new data, senior care industry must catch up, exec says
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
Although many RPM innovations, such as using AI, are similar across companies, much territory is left to expand, one leader suggests.
Lucky seniors to receive tech-heavy brain games in time for holidays, thanks to new partnership
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
A high-end senior living community in Washington state will be offering Thinkie Inc.’s brain game suite to residents under a new partnership.
Best brain treatments, when invasive, still subject to concerning wear and tear, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
Brain implants have been vital treatment options for seniors with late-stage neurological disorders, but can still damage brain tissue.
AI leading to new high-level breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 14, 2023
Two recent studies highlight AI’s role in Alzheimer’s and other diseases: finding new genes and analyzing protein images.
Memory care app arms caregivers with tool to better bond with dementia patients
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 11, 2023
A new AI-enabled app is so effective in helping aid dementia-related challenges that it could reduce the need for psychotropic drugs, developers said.
Caregivers of tomorrow reveal varied attitudes about working with robots in LTC
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 11, 2023
Healthcare and health tech students are supportive of the idea of robot-aided senior care, according to a recent study.
Compassus scores Gold in Quality category for tool to reduce hospitalizations
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 06, 2023
With their home health virtual care product, Compassus aims to reduce rehospitalizations among Medicare recipients. The innovation earned the company Gold in the Quality category in the Home Care track...