Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have developed a balance assessment method that uses strategically-placed sensors.
Blood test could revolutionize early Parkinson’s detection
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John O'Connor
Jun 21, 2024
British investigators have harnessed artificial intelligence to create a groundbreaking blood test that can predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge.
Policy shift could enhance staffing efforts
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John O'Connor
Jun 20, 2024
Senior living might get some unexpected but welcome staffing assistance from a new executive order about immigration.
AI in senior living: Sleeping with the frenemy
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John O'Connor
Jun 13, 2024
When it comes to adopting artificial intelligence, the senior living field stands at a crossroads. These days, the sector seems to be sizing up AI as both a welcome addition and an existential threat.
Tech advancements and care innovations key to improved elder care: expert
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John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2024
Technological advancements and innovative care models can help alleviate worsening eldercare challenges, per Stuart M. Butler.
Survey: Older Americans see tech tools as independence extenders
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John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2024
A new report from U.S. News & World Report reveals two important priorities for adults at least 55 years of age.
Immigration policy could be boon for long-term care providers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 21, 2024
A new federal policy on immigration could prove beneficial to long-term care providers,who have increasingly pointed to immigration reform as a vital step on the path toward long-awaited stability in the...
The problem with temporary relief
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John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A risk of temporary assistance is, all too often, many underling problems can linger long after the short-term support is gone.
New AI tool may help detect dementia’s earliest signs
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A speech analysis tool successfully detected mild cognitive impairment and dementia in a Spanish-speaking population, a new study finds.
American Heart Association makes ‘telestroke’ certification available for professional caregivers
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
New stroke care certification is available for healthcare professionals, according to the American Heart Association.