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.
Healthtech platforms address seniors’ needs and staff burnout
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 01, 2024
More than ever, health tech platforms are providing staff – and even family members – tools to help with resident engagement, avoid burnout.
NIA start-up grant winner includes AI-chatbot for pain management
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 29, 2024
An NIA grant program is funding a new start-up that uses conversational AI to address seniors’ pain concerns.
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.
‘Grandie’ lends an AI-enabled ear to seniors looking for a virtual companion they can relate to
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 07, 2024
“Grandie,” whose avatar is a blue owl, is a new AI tool “tailored to the unique needs of older adults,” the parent company states.
ChatGPT provides accurate nutritional information
Dec 27, 2023
The authors say that AI has limitations in its ability to personalize nutritional advice.
AI ready to simplify complex regulatory challenges for providers, chatbot creator says
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 20, 2023
A free tool’s AI is trained on policy and procedure materials to assisted senior living operators maintain compliance, its creator says.
Robot incorporates ChatGPT, tai-chi and bubble blowing for senior entertainment
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
A new robot created by a startup Andromeda Robotics uses ChatGPT and possesses various capabilities like blowing bubbles and leading Tai-Chi.
Biden’s executive order on AI tackles healthcare concerns; clear guidelines a ‘no-brainer,’ industry...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 31, 2023
As was anticipated, the Biden administration released a broad but extensive executive order on AI issues such as privacy and data accuracy.
ChatGPT potentially beneficial for treating depression
Oct 18, 2023
ChatGPT recommended psychotherapy for most cases of mild depression, whereas primary care physicians rarely recommended it.