The South Dakota Department of Human Services is awarding $2 million in technology equipment grants to 73 long-term care providers across South Dakota. More than 100 operators applied for support through...
AI can greatly improve caregiving, doctor says in JAMA interview
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John O'Connor
Jul 10, 2024
Artificial intelligence has the potential to convert vast amounts of data into actionable knowledge, promising significant advancements in patient care and research.
Wearable sensors improve balance assessment
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John O'Connor
Jun 27, 2024
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have developed a balance assessment method that uses strategically-placed sensors.
Blood test could revolutionize early Parkinson’s detection
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John O'Connor
Jun 21, 2024
British investigators have harnessed artificial intelligence to create a groundbreaking blood test that can predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge.
Tech advancements and care innovations key to improved elder care: expert
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John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2024
Technological advancements and innovative care models can help alleviate worsening eldercare challenges, per Stuart M. Butler.
American Heart Association makes ‘telestroke’ certification available for professional caregivers
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John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
New stroke care certification is available for healthcare professionals, according to the American Heart Association.
New alliance helps operator address care and staffing challenges
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John O'Connor
May 24, 2024
Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center has partnered with two vendors to improve care and address staffing challenges at the facility.
Operator leverages healthcare AI platform to optimize population health analytics
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John O'Connor
Apr 18, 2024
Senior living operator Pine Park Health announced it is adopting Innovaccer’s AI platform to improve population health analytics across its communities in Arizona, California and Nevada.
Tech-driven initiative aims to reduce falls among the elderly
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John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2024
A technology-driven program that targets falls among older adults was recently unveiled by Connect America.
House measures would extend telehealth services beyond year-end deadline
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John O'Connor
May 06, 2024
Two separate House bills would make several pandemic-era telehealth waivers permanent, aiming to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas.