Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have developed a balance assessment method that uses strategically-placed sensors.
Tech advancements and care innovations key to improved elder care: expert
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2024
Technological advancements and innovative care models can help alleviate worsening eldercare challenges, per Stuart M. Butler.
Actions & Transactions, Sept. 8
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2023
Eliza Jennings acquires The Weils in suburban Cleveland … Life Care Services renovates 3 Delaware communities … PSL celebrates ownership transfer of Pine Run in Doylestown, PA … Morning Pointe of...
Feds to crack down on harmful uses of AI
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 27, 2023
Citing its ability to turbocharge fraud and automate discrimination, federal agencies pledged to strictly monitor artificial intelligence.
Mental health apps offer basic features
Dec 29, 2022
Privacy challenges were identified for the apps, including metrics such as star ratings.
Telemedicine, in-person visits show high diagnostic concordance
Sep 12, 2022
Variance was seen by specialty, with lower concordance for primary care.
Cheaper OTC hearing aids should be in stores by October, FDA says
Aug 16, 2022
Until now, people have had to pay thousands of dollars for a device that could only be adjusted by a professional audiologist.
Older adults’ failure to plan is an opportunity for senior living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2022
Older adults say they want to age in place, but very few have done much to prepare to do so, according to a new survey. That lack of planning, however, may present an opportunity for senior living providers.
Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...
Fewer deaths reported with enrollment in COVID-19 remote monitoring
Nov 18, 2021
The remote monitoring service, COVID Watch, reduced deaths at 30 and 60 days and was associated with presentation to the emergency department sooner.