New access to less costly, specialized dementia CT scan diagnostics found
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 24, 2023
A new technique uses AI and CT scans to help diagnose brain disorders, including dementia, according to a study of more than 1,000 seniors.
Novel method for brain stimulation could help seniors with dementia bypass brain surgery
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 23, 2023
Researchers are testing a new method for treating people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias that would assist the brain without surgery.
Smartphone app the latest tool for tracking seniors’ joint, muscle movements
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 23, 2023
New app OpenCap uses AI to help interpret video footage of a user’s muscle and joint movements, and subsequently generate health diagnostics.
Extended Reality the next frontier in training for nurses and healthcare professionals, VR developer...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 23, 2023
“Extended reality” options, such as VR and augmented reality, open up new avenues for training providers, a new white paper asserts.
Seniors more susceptible than ever to tech scams, online fraud, FTC report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
Tech scams are among the most common, and costliest, kinds of fraud seniors fall victim to, a new FTC report shows.
AI can be co-pilot to help SNFs manage regulatory burdens, Healthtech CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
A new startup is leveraging AI to tackle the regulatory burden faced by SNFs, by building automation tools and alerts.
Does a Fitbit understand pickleball? New study highlights where and when device data fit into seniors’...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
New study results show that device data insights often dovetail, rather than clash with, traditional methods of diagnosing physical health.
Amazon Pharmacy expands drone delivery service to prescription medications
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Older adults in one Texas town looking to simplify their medication management might be able to have prescriptions delivered via drone.
Amazon to test drones to deliver prescriptions directly to patient homes
Oct 19, 2023
Although the company already delivers some prescriptions in two days, the drone method of delivery happens within an hour.
Robust cybersecurity is critical for resident safety. Here’s what you should know
By
Mike Skinner
Oct 19, 2023
Effective cybersecurity is a whole-organization effort and not the exclusive domain of the IT department. Nowhere is this perhaps more true — or more consequential — than for those who provide care.