Neuralink’s brain-computer implant could eventually transform Parkinson’s treatment … but probably...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A human Neuralink implant represents a breakthrough for brain-computer interfacing, but many are skeptical of the timeline and ethics.
Seniors in need of more virtual mental health services, ‘telemental’ program developers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A telehealth provider has created a new program for seniors and their specific challenges with mental health, depression and anxiety.
Seniors feeling their OATS with tech education programs
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 30, 2024
Two recent senior literacy programs include an “appy hour” in the Hastings, NE, library, and a new AARP OATS program in Colorado Springs.
‘Granny cam’ bill joins national trend toward greater long-term care room monitoring
By
Josh Henreckson
Jan 26, 2024
Adding to what has become a national trend, Iowa’s state legislature has advanced a bill that would allow residents and their families to install cameras in nursing home rooms.
More frequent hearing aid use could help stave off dementia, experts suggest
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Newly available non-prescription hearing aid use could have major overall health benefits and reduce the risk of dementia, experts say.
As VR becomes a fixture of LTC community life, experts warn that providers must weigh drawbacks, limitations
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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.
Defibrillator drones beat ambulances to the scene of cardiac arrest, new research shows
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
Drones could offer emergency relief to heart attack sufferers faster than a traditional ambulance, a new study reveals.
Smart wardrobe technologies helping seniors with dementia dress for success
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
“Smart wardrobe” tech can play two crucial roles for seniors with dementia, a new report shows: via dressing systems and via embedded tech.
In continuing trend, AI shows new strong promise in specific cancer diagnoses, research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
AI assisted pancreatic and breast cancer detection were the focus of separate studies published this week in Nature Medicine.
Researchers hopeful that AI screening tools can help prevent septic shock among residents
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
Researchers are optimistic about the scalability of AI screening tools for preventing sepsis and septic shock among long-term care residents.