A robotic pet can be effective in decreasing wandering and anxiety-related behaviors in memory care residents, according to the results of a six-month study in seven Front Porch retirement communities...
AARP announces 10 finalists for LivePitch event
Mar 31, 2016
Ten startup health tech companies have been selected to pitch their businesses at the AAPR’s fifth Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch event April 27 in Sunnyvale, CA.
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies has updated its Functional Assessment and Activity Monitoring toolkit adding six new products to the online selection tool and product matrix, a new...
Brookdale expanding technology programs for residents
Jan 25, 2016
Brookdale’s Rewiring Aging initiative and a pilot program with tech support company Geekatootry are designed to enrich seniors’ lives through technology.
Telemedicine found to reduce ED visits among senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
The use of “high-intensity” telemedicine at senior living communities significantly reduces visits to emergency departments, according to recently published research.
Computerized approach detects Alzheimer’s with 82% accuracy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
Researchers have discovered how speech impairments can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with more than 82% accuracy and have developed automated technology to detect the impairments.
Older adults master cell phones through program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2015
Only 18% of older adults are comfortable learning to use their cell phones, according to research, but one program is aiming to change that.
App shows potential in independent living studies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2015
Two studies of an app are showing promise for enhancing the physical health, vitality and brain fitness of older adults residing in independent living communities.
Fitness games help older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 23, 2015
Older adults with type 2 diabetes who play fitness games on a video game console can increase their cardiorespiratory fitness, thereby lowering their risk of related heart disease, according to new research.
Technology helps tie seniors to the world
Nov 23, 2015
Residents of one senior living community are using computers, smartphones and related technology to keep in touch with loved ones, keep up to date with what’s happening elsewhere in the world and...