Message-based telehealth an increasingly important part of seniors’ healthcare, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 11, 2024
Messages between patients and clinicians should be covered by Medicare as part of telehealth services for seniors, a new study suggests.
VR off a smartphone? Tech breakthrough could allow seniors to do away with clunky headsets
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 11, 2024
New VR potential comes from a full-color, three-dimensional display that can be generated off of a smartphone screen, research shows.
Telehealth inequities may arise for older adults with vision problems, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 09, 2024
Seniors with vision impairment were less likely to have access to telehealth compared to those with better eyesight, according to a new study.
Caregivers, seniors with Alzheimer’s to benefit from ‘Rippl’ effect, access to 24/7 helpline
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 09, 2024
A new dementia care platform will get telehealth to more seniors, and their caregivers, including access to a 24/7 helpline.
$5M in grants now available to assisted living communities for telemedicine tech
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 09, 2024
Assisted living communities and other long-term care providers now can access $5 million in funding to install telemedicine technology and infrastructure after South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed...
Digital health solutions help older women stay healthy while preserving privacy, dignity
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 28, 2024
Digital health tools are helping older women address health issues they are sometimes uncomfortable discussing with caregivers, AARP says.
Four in 10 adults choose telemedicine visits
Mar 22, 2024
Telemedicine visits were less frequent among older patients (75 years and older), those who did not have internet access and people living in the Midwest. Audio-only visits were associated with older age.
‘Essential info’: How senior tech literacy experts are incorporating AI, algorithms into their existing...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 22, 2024
An education provider for seniors is now adding a webinar on AI and chatbot tools as part of its scheduled tech literacy programming.
New website supports seniors with long COVID
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 19, 2024
A new website aims to assist people experiencing long COVID, including helping them talk about symptoms with clinicians and family members.