New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
A new emergency alert system targets seniors who are hard of hearing, combining bright flashing lights and louder-than-normal alarms.
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.
More frequent hearing aid use could help stave off dementia, experts suggest
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Newly available non-prescription hearing aid use could have major overall health benefits and reduce the risk of dementia, experts say.
Even without supervision, digital exercises for seniors with dementia can boost memory, data shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
CCT, or digital exercise options for seniors with dementia, can be done without supervision, a new study shows.
AI-monitoring company offers training sessions to reduce assisted living residents’ stress about new...
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 05, 2024
One company is offering training and Q-and-A sessions to help ease assisted living residents’ concerns about AI-enabled monitoring.
Interactive smartphone app can help with overactive bladder, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 05, 2024
Study participants who used a “digital conversational agent” that focuses on overactive bladder issues were able to reduce their symptoms.
About 10 percent of Medicare home health providers do not use EHRs, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Jan 05, 2024
Home health agencies that don’t have EHR systems are at a disadvantage, but many still lack this technology, according to a recent study.
Data breach could affect 21,000, cost senior living operator $1M
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2024
A data breach reportedly exposing the personal information of 21,000 employees and residents could cost a senior living operator $1 million in a proposed settlement approved by a federal judge.
Business briefs, Jan. 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2024
Data breach settlement could affect 21K, cost operator $1M … Accelerated pace of change in long-term care will continue … Census Bureau to add 47,000 Illinoisans in long-term care in future population...
Artificial intelligence risk model validated for predicting breast cancer
Jan 04, 2024
Cancers were more likely diagnosed after two years of follow-up in women at high risk.
