AI ability to mimic empathy worries, rather than comforts, many researchers
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
Two studies evaluated AI’s use in two very important care contexts, mental health and cancer care, and noted concerns about mimicking empathy.
Mental health apps can provide short-term benefit for seniors with depression, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 29, 2024
Mental health apps for seniors can help alleviate stress in the short-term, but cannot replace caregivers, a recent study shows.
AI model can predict depression severity from white people’s Facebook posts
Mar 29, 2024
Despite extensive training, the model was not effective in detecting depression severity in posts by Black people.
Single mindfulness + compassion session aids mental health
Mar 15, 2024
Small delayed benefit seen for loneliness, but larger improvements seen in perceived stress
How will AI affect care? Let us count the ways
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2024
There has been much discussion lately about the many ways artificial intelligence will affect senior care – and healthcare in general.
Straight from the gut: AI helps researchers confirm Alzheimer’s link
By
John O'Connor
Apr 24, 2024
Cleveland Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence to confirm the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease.
Mental health apps offer basic features
Dec 29, 2022
Privacy challenges were identified for the apps, including metrics such as star ratings.
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.
Philanthropy eyed as catalyst for digital mental health technology
By
Ryner Lai
May 12, 2023
Philanthropy can play an important role in the development of new digital mental health resources, said an expert writing in Inside Philanthropy this week.
Help for seniors: Apple’s new watchOS 10 debuts fresh mental and vision health features
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 07, 2023
Apple watch is adding new features to improve mental and vision health, where senior living residents often have significant deficits.