Defibrillator drones beat ambulances to the scene of cardiac arrest, new research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
Drones could offer emergency relief to heart attack sufferers faster than a traditional ambulance, a new study reveals.
These jewels are priceless: ‘Smart’ earrings and necklaces could monitor seniors’ stress and heart...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 09, 2024
New wireless wearable tech, similar to what goes into a smartwatch, has been adapted for a “thermal earring” that monitors body temperature.
Not enough seniors with heart disease using monitors, study suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 18, 2023
Less than half of adults who either have heart disease or are at-risk to develop conditions use a smartphone or tablet app for health-tracking purposes, the research claims.
Helping residents, facilities reap benefits of cost-effective health screenings
By
Kevin Kenney
Oct 05, 2017
Business intelligence and information technology are making health screenings more convenient for older adults, enabling them as well as their care providers to benefit.
‘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.
Clinicians and caregivers must keep pace with new pacemaker tech available for seniors: study
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A new survey classifies cardiac implantable electronic devices, or CIEDs, to account for advances such as leadless multi-chamber pacemaker models.
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.
Computers increasingly lure older adults to sedentary life, risking health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2019
An increasing percentage of Americans aged 65 or more years have been spending time sitting at computers, despite public health messages that such inactivity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease,...
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...