Seniors feeling their OATS with tech education programs
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 30, 2024
Two recent senior literacy programs include an “appy hour” in the Hastings, NE, library, and a new AARP OATS program in Colorado Springs.
New partnership gives CCRC residents virtual live-in caregiver
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 10, 2023
A select number of continuing care residents in Iowa will have a special new virtual live-in caregiver that’s able to give them wellness surveys and provide customized reminders.
Dental app supports dementia patient caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 02, 2024
A new dental care app helps caregivers assist seniors with dementia with proper oral hygiene practices, a recent study showed.
Nationwide to test eldercare robots, despite middling survey results
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
A new study from Nationwide shows varied opinions on AI, depending on age, as the company continues a pilot program with robots.
Biosensor company on a mission to plug leaks from failed IV insertion
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A health tech company that makes biosensors for IV insertions is hoping to significantly expand its market this fall.
‘Dressing’ robot assists seniors with wardrobe in a manner that models caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 06, 2024
A new two-armed assistive robot model helps dress seniors in a way that mimics human caregivers, researchers said.
Seniors becoming glued to their smartphones, and that could be a problem, experts warn
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Excessive smartphone use is rising among seniors, according to new research from experts who are studying “problematic” screen addictions.
New humanoid robot literally takes a weight off LTC caregiver burden
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 17, 2023
One hundred models of a new robot that can lift its own weight, more than 110 pounds, will be produced by the end of the year.
Sensor system, enhanced by AI, now predicts falls, analyzes use of spaces better
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 05, 2024
A fall detection sensor system has added an AI query tool for caregivers to learn how a senior living community’s layout affects residents’ mobility.
‘Nanopaint’ breakthrough could give seniors a picture-perfect recovery from heart surgery, dialysis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 12, 2024
In the future, surgeons could use “nanopaint” particles to coat veins to prevent clogging after vein transplant procedures, research shows.