Seniors, caregivers, have new and easier methods to monitor heart health — 5 innovations
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 07, 2024
Five new tools for heart health range from new implantable devices to novel tests that provide a view of one’s risk for an emergency.
‘Don’t panic — prepare,’ experts urge in ‘new era’ of health data
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2024
Long-term care operators who may think that more complex health data gathering will be important only at the end of this decade, or that it can somehow be evaded altogether, are in for a rude awakening.
AI’s latest benefits extend from a wheelchair to cardiac care, health experts tout
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 28, 2024
AI is now able to diagnose a specific kind of heart failure, HFpEF, and can improve wheelchair mobility, according to a new report.
Pilot program leads to 42 percent reduction in resident falls
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2024
A tech-based pilot program helped Allegro Senior Living reduce resident falls by 42%, the company announced Thursday. As a result, the Grayslake, IL-based firm plans to expand the program to more of its...
Light-powered pacemaker uses optic fibers to control heart rhythms, researchers show
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 26, 2024
A new lightweight, light-powered pacemaker tool could provide a minimally invasive way to regulate proper heart function, researchers show.
Outlook dims for resolution of eased telehealth payments and rules
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2024
The general consensus was clear during a recent House hearing aimed at addressing the temporary easing of policies and payments: Telehealth as a concept is here to stay.
Valentine’s Day robo-pets for the lonely: senior living provider gives golden robot pups for the golden...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 13, 2024
RiverSpring Living is identifying New York older adults in need of a Valentine’s Day boost as part of its ongoing robo-pet program.
‘Nanopaint’ breakthrough could give seniors a picture-perfect recovery from heart surgery, dialysis
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 12, 2024
In the future, surgeons could use “nanopaint” particles to coat veins to prevent clogging after vein transplant procedures, research shows.
Sensor system, enhanced by AI, now predicts falls, analyzes use of spaces better
By
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.
RPM landscape in 2024: centralized care teams required to realize potential of monitoring tech, experts...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 15, 2024
Having care teams solely dedicated to RPM data will both address patient needs and avoid “alert fatigue,” a new report suggests.