A new app being developed for dementia patients features touch-screen games in six different languages and dialects.
Holiday season brings new wave of tech toys, games, aimed at older adults, memory care
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
New tech, as well as updated versions of classic games, are being marketed to older adults as offering more than just entertainment.
Slow and steady wins the race to bring new tech to seniors, providers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 03, 2024
Caregivers must be careful to slowly introduce new technology for seniors with dementia or in memory care, experts explain.
Researchers using AI to aid Alzheimer’s care
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 07, 2023
Researchers from LSU Health Shreveport are using AI to detect Alzheimer’s and optimize treatment for patients.
Alzheimer’s prediction tool pinpoints where seniors fall along the timeline dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 05, 2024
A new online tool offers a prediction of how people with early-stage dementia are expected to develop worsening conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
Wearable tech offers hope for spotting dementia-causing diseases
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Wearable technology that measures spatial navigation and gait could improve detection of diseases that cause dementia, according to a new study.
New app puts popular cognitive assessment tool onto smartphones
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A new app allows users to take a rapid version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment on their smartphone, for early warning signs of dementia.
New AI tool uses genetic information to predict Alzheimer’s risk
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 13, 2023
Many senior living residents have Alzheimer’s, and artificial intelligence is an increasingly important tool in predicting the disease.
Non-invasive brain tech joining drug solutions among emerging Alzheimer’s treatments
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 07, 2023
Memory functions of people living with Alzheimer’s disease can significantly improve from twice-daily, long-term use of brain stimulation, new research shows.
Speech therapy giant expands access for seniors via telehealth partnership
By
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.