Sensor system, enhanced by AI, now predicts falls, analyzes use of spaces better
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 05, 2024
A fall detection sensor system has added an AI query tool for caregivers to learn how a senior living community’s layout affects residents’ mobility.
Dental app supports dementia patient caregivers
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 02, 2024
A new dental care app helps caregivers assist seniors with dementia with proper oral hygiene practices, a recent study showed.
Senators reintroduce telehealth bill to give seniors more access to mental health services
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A bipartisan group of senators have reintroduced a bill to remove current restrictions on telehealth mental health services for seniors.
Seniors feeling their OATS with tech education programs
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 30, 2024
Two recent senior literacy programs include an “appy hour” in the Hastings, NE, library, and a new AARP OATS program in Colorado Springs.
Using VR while exercising could transport seniors away from chronic pain
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 24, 2024
When paired with a bike system, VR made users more enthusiastic about exercising, and also helped with chronic pain, a new study found.
Big city (blue) lights: Urban light pollution could be speeding up age-related macular degeneration in...
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 23, 2024
Light pollution from urban areas can have a negative effect on eyesight by increasing risk of age-related macular degeneration, a study shows.
Staff training and sales support among best uses for AI in LTC settings, expert says
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 19, 2024
A new overview of artificial intelligence in long-term care from LeadingAge highlights some of the most valuable new AI tools and reaffirms AI’s role in admin work.
Tech at CES 2024 offers visionary new eyewear for blind, deaf seniors
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
“Hearing glasses” and goggles made for blind individuals are some of the new wearable devices coming out for impaired older adults.
‘Adaptive’ brain stimulation tool could improve care for late-stage Parkinson’s seniors
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 11, 2024
A long-term research study on DBS may have achieved two goals: increasing the area of stimulation and creating a more efficient process.
With the aid of robots and music, Parkinson’s patients walk with confidence
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 10, 2024
Two tech breakthroughs could help Parkinson’s patients with gait: Music-based software for walking, and a wearable robotic exoskeleton.