As VR becomes a fixture of LTC community life, experts warn that providers must weigh drawbacks, limitations
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 03, 2024
But just because studies have gone easy on VR’s potential drawbacks doesn’t mean that concerns don’t exist, experts warn.
Light-powered pacemaker uses optic fibers to control heart rhythms, researchers show
By
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.
Digital continues rise as source of leads, move-ins, tours in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 15, 2023
Digital continues its ascent to importance in senior living — as a lead source and move-in source and tour generator, according to an expert.
40 percent of healthcare working hours can be augmented by AI, study finds
By
Christine Birkner
May 16, 2023
Some 40% of all healthcare working hours can be supported or augmented by language-based AI, according to a new report by Accenture.
For seniors, Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes … and smart robots
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 16, 2023
Minnesota has become a leader in developing an ethic of “smart” living spaces for older adults, providers and experts said in a recent report.
Tech-enabled observations of heart conditions before and after stroke lead to better treatment options,...
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 19, 2023
Irregular heartbeats that occur in post-stroke patients are different from other, unrelated heart conditions, researchers say.
When it comes to virtual reality, imagination often trumps innovation, research finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 28, 2023
When it comes to virtual reality, programming advances in the tech may not be as important to users as what they bring themselves: their imagination.
Brain analyses suggest memory therapy can involve patients’ imagination more than their actual experience
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 04, 2023
Recent brain research suggests that imagination and recall are just as important as actual experience in reinforcing our memory systems.
Updated CMS telehealth toolkit offers tips to states for improving access
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
CMS has released a new report on telehealth intended to give states guidance on how to assist access for those on Medicaid programs.
Older adults shifting to go-it-alone search process for senior living, marketplace platform CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 18, 2023
With more and more older adults and their families conducting research about senior living communities online, at least one tech company is using data to help find better matches between prospective residents...