More than 80% of nursing homes do not meet the updated requirements in the final staffing mandate from CMS.
New UVC tech wipes out viruses but not people, new research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 05, 2024
A new light-based sterilization system has shown promise for destroying airborne viruses without requiring an empty room, research shows.
Ongoing lawsuits indicate there’s little advantage to seniors for letting AI determine their MA coverage
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
A new report calls out the role of AI in validating cost-cutting measures that leave seniors in need without coverage.
Brookdale’s staffing algorithm under fire for alleged chronic understaffing of communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 02, 2024
One national senior living company’s staffing algorithm drew repeated complaints from building managers for failing to capture the nuances of caring for older adults, leading to residents going without...
HHS opens investigation into UnitedHealth cyberattack
Mar 14, 2024
Following a cyberattack on one of the nation’s largest health insurers that’s thrown healthcare payments into disarray and likely exposed reams of private patient data, the US Department of...
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.
RPM landscape in 2024: centralized care teams required to realize potential of monitoring tech, experts...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 15, 2024
Having care teams solely dedicated to RPM data will both address patient needs and avoid “alert fatigue,” a new report suggests.
Valentine’s Day robo-pets for the lonely: senior living provider gives golden robot pups for the golden...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 13, 2024
RiverSpring Living is identifying New York older adults in need of a Valentine’s Day boost as part of its ongoing robo-pet program.
Neuralink’s brain-computer implant could eventually transform Parkinson’s treatment … but probably...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 06, 2024
A human Neuralink implant represents a breakthrough for brain-computer interfacing, but many are skeptical of the timeline and ethics.
Seniors in need of more virtual mental health services, ‘telemental’ program developers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 01, 2024
A telehealth provider has created a new program for seniors and their specific challenges with mental health, depression and anxiety.