Digital tool to provide new insights on residents’ needs and preferences
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
Linked Senior is launching a tool to provide assessments of LTC residents, to assist with social and medical needs, the company announced.
Navigating the nexus of sleep, climate change and aging health
By
Amir Baniassadi, PhD
Nov 13, 2023
Understanding the intricate connection between sleep, the environment and the well-being of older adults has become a crucial focus as we explore the multifaceted dynamics of aging.
Diabetes patients want remote monitoring in place similar to systems now ubiquitous for cardiac rehab,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
RPM is already a key part of senior cardiac rehabilitation, and now diabetes patients are hoping for similar systems, two new studies show.
Next-gen lamps combine smart lighting and passive monitoring for fewer senior falls incidents
By
Aaron Dorman
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2023
One tech company that makes smart lamps says its monitoring system prevents falls while providing a pleasing aesthetic to LTC residents.
High remote patient monitoring practices offer improved hypertension care
Nov 07, 2023
An increase was seen in hypertension medication fills, days’ supply and unique medications received, but an increase in hypertension-linked spending also was seen.
Innovation funders looking to support mature tech projects in senior living space as part of new initiative
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 03, 2023
Health tech orgs are collaborating on a new funding program, envisAGE, targeted at near-ready startups for senior living innovations.
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.
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.
Tech-enabled observations of heart conditions before and after stroke lead to better treatment options,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 19, 2023
Irregular heartbeats that occur in post-stroke patients are different from other, unrelated heart conditions, researchers say.
‘Smart gym’ gives seniors a customized workout without fear of dumbbells
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 18, 2023
One senior living facility’s “smart” fitness center includes equipment and software designed to create a personalized regimen for residents.