ChatGPT analyzes speech patterns to identify Alzheimer’s 87 percent of the time, researchers show
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 09, 2024
By reviewing speech patterns, ChatGPT was able to correctly identify Alzheimer’s 87% of the time, a new study shows.
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.
As more seniors turn to music therapy, health insurer says it will help payers find their groove
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Longevity Health will now provide coverage for a platform that provides music therapy via singing to senior living communities.
Gender life expectancy gap increased from 2010 to 2021
Nov 13, 2023
The leading contributors to the widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19 and unintentional injuries.
More medical lab tests will soon face federal scrutiny, FDA says
Apr 29, 2024
Laboratory tests used by millions of Americans are soon to be classified as medical devices, and as such be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced Monday.
Smartphone apps validated as method for detecting Alzheimer’s, new study shows
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 02, 2024
A smartphone app with memory tests did just as well detecting MCI as when seniors took an in-person medical examination, new research shows.
Electrically exciting the brain … and new therapy tools for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 22, 2024
New research using an electric current caused brain activity to shift, a breakthrough for treating Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
Gamma for Grandma? Brain rhythm stimulation could beat current long-term strategy for Alzheimer’s,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 21, 2023
A range of “multisensory and noninvasive” interventions can be used to induce gamma stimulation in the brain, a new study indicates.
Digital tool for helping caregivers of dementia patients gets $3.5 million grant
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
University researchers are testing a new digital tool that has been designed to help caregivers of people living with dementia.
Review of light therapy studies confirms its potential for helping Alzheimer’s patients
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 08, 2023
A review of recent literature on light therapy reiterated that it improved sleep and behavior issues for those living with Alzheimer’s disease.