Weak science underpins most fitness apps for frail seniors, experts warn
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 13, 2024
Many fitness apps for seniors, especially those with frailty, are “poorly adapted” to the target market, new research shows.
Online physical and mental rehab program improves quality of life with long COVID
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 14, 2024
Seniors with long COVID could benefit from an online treatment and rehabilitation program, according to new research.
Brookdale Senior Living sells remaining interest in home health, hospice, therapy business, sees $27...
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 27, 2023
Brookdale Senior Living has sold the remaining 20% equity interest it held in its Health Care Services unconsolidated venture and received aggregate proceeds of approximately $27 million in the process,...
High-tech ‘bike-helmet’ part of emerging field of light therapy for dementia, Alzheimer’s
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Light therapy is one way that seniors can both maintain and monitor their brain and cognitive function, one tech company co-founder says.
Fourth-gen robot model aimed at senior living plays chess, cracks jokes
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
Senior living robot developers are hoping for “mass production” soon of a fourth-generation model that plays chess and leads yoga classes.
New lightweight ‘wearable robot’ tech could aid in mobility therapy
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 31, 2023
New technology involving more pliable sensors made from lightweight materials showed promise in analyzing body movements across a wide range of motion, according to a new study.
Physical therapy app OneStep takes new strides for senior communities
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 22, 2023
A recent partnership between a rehab provider and digital care platform OneStep highlights the latter’s efforts to make inroads within senior living.
At-home therapy provider adding AI to help facilitate visits, charting
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 16, 2023
A physical therapy provider announced they were building an AI tool to help with administrative functions and conversation.
New music therapy software approved to help stroke victims walk again
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 07, 2023
A new program, InTandem, was
The program uses a technique known as Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation, which aims to synchronize a cue, such as music, with motor movements.
St. Louis, MO-based EmpowerMe Wellness, said its integration with Austin, TX-based ONR will make the company one of the largest providers of therapy services for the senior living industry.