How your residents can take control of their health with wearable devices
By
David Smith
Mar 16, 2023
The importance of preventive care increases significantly with age, especially when it comes to conditions as serious and common as heart disease. Far too many other older adults have succumbed to cardiovascular...
‘Smart’ toilet seat tracks patients’ health, aids in diagnoses
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
TrueLoo is a new toilet with sensors that can analyze waste to monitor trends and patients’ health.
Chest ‘e-tattoo’ device may help in early detection of heart disease
By
John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
A new ultralightweight medical device that attaches to the chest may detect early signs of heart disease in patients.
AI gives targeted intel on heart failure risks
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 01, 2023
Thanks to artificial intelligence, researchers have a better idea about what types of heart failure could be riskier than others, a study published in Lancet Digital Health reveals. This could pave the...
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.
The necessity of clean tech and indoor air quality in assisted living
By
Tony Abate
Jan 12, 2023
Owners and operators who take advantage of indoor air quality technology can support lower vacancy rates, improve health and safety for residents and drive public and stakeholder confidence.
4 telemedicine benefits for senior living and care
By
Gigi Sorenson, RN, MSN
Feb 20, 2020
As healthcare leaders look for new ways to control costs and bring care to older individuals, many are turning to telemedicine to deal with current challenges.
These medical innovations are good news for aging adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2022
Sepsis, prostate cancer, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, hypertension. These are some of the conditions that will benefit from medical advancements noted on the Cleveland Clinic’s recently announced...
Sensor makes use of link between heart disease and glucose, other molecules, to generate risk assessment...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
A new sensor that can identify signs of cardiovascular disease works by testing for molecules related to metabolism and heart disease.
AI-enabled tool lets users ‘mirror’ clinical health check-in
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
A new “smart mirror” device can accurately assess vital signs such as blood pressure and even risk of heart disease.