Smartphone-based measures can help ID frontotemporal lobar degeneration
Apr 01, 2024
Individuals with frontotemporal lobar degeneration were accurately differentiated from controls with smartphone tests.
Tech platform aims to address ‘all aspects’ of LTC workforce challenges, CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 01, 2024
Two major organizations have created a new digital platform designed to address several long-term care staffing and workforce concerns.
Shaping a better future for the human resources function in senior living and care
By
Dean Moore
Mar 25, 2024
The future of human resources may not be what it used to be, but it still could be bright for the right individuals.
How mobile audiology can help improve resident quality of life
By
Katy Crisp, AuD
Mar 21, 2024
Maintaining optimal hearing is essential for senior living residents and other older adults to uphold their independence and active lifestyle. Hearing issues in many adults in the United States, however,...
Wrist-worn monitor can trace late-night habits of largely amiable people with late-stage dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 20, 2024
Seniors dealing with late-stage dementia are willing to accept a wearable to monitor daily habits such as sleep cycles, a new study found.
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.
Single mindfulness + compassion session aids mental health
Mar 15, 2024
Small delayed benefit seen for loneliness, but larger improvements seen in perceived stress
Wearable tech offers hope for spotting dementia-causing diseases
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Wearable technology that measures spatial navigation and gait could improve detection of diseases that cause dementia, according to a new study.
Light and sound therapy may fend off memory and cognitive damage for chemo patients
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 08, 2024
A combination of light and sound therapy may be able to counteract the problems in the brain caused by chemo, new research shows.
New AI tools can help with hiring, property analysis, senior care analytics giant says
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 08, 2024
NIC MAP Vision AI has been launched to help streamline or expedite a variety of tasks typically considered time-consuming for LTC operators.