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For older adults, the future of wearables is predictive

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Cardiac information from a smartwatch wearable is being brought to physicians, not yet predictive of a treatable problem -- blood pressure monitoring is also available now. Blood pressure monitoring is feature in Samsung smartwatches and already being compared among other smart watches. More when there’s more.

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Client remote monitoring for home care agencies -- why and what?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Today, Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices like smartphones enables data from blood pressure cuffs, weight scales, and blood glucose monitors to be transmitted to providers’ systems. . weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiratory flow rate), initial; setup and patient education on use of equipment.”.

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Social isolation of older adults – a problem and an opportunity

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Every day there is some new article about the impact of Covid-19 on older adults -- or another study turns up that you missed. We also knew from previous research that loneliness may be linked to a greater risk for cognitive decline as well as high blood pressure , heart disease , obesity , a weakened immune system, anxiety, and depression.

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Technology Can Help Make Medication Management Smarter

Aging in Place Technology Watch

In a study by Walgreens, researchers found that every 1% improvement in adherence saves about $50 in healthcare spending. It was nerve wracking watching her pick up a bottle and study the label before taking a pill. Further, as many as 50% of them do not take adequate medication to manage their blood sugar, accounting for $24.6

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2023 Market Overview (2 of 4): Aging and Caregiving Policy Recommendations

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Another study noted that the average family caregiver is a baby boomer woman. Click here to for the Technology for Aging 2023 Market Overview category tags: Family caregivers , seniors and aging policy Notable at the end of 2022, the Administration for Community Living published the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers.

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The T1 Female Heart: Avoiding Heart Disease in Your Life

Insulin Nation

The fact that so many people with diabetes end up with heart disease despite stellar blood sugar control only adds to that feeling of powerlessness. Staying physically active will help decrease blood pressure, bad cholesterol, and help you maintain optimal weight. Make exercise time your time.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Biofourmis armband wearable, Everion, is worn 24/7 and captures the patient’s temperature, blood oxygenation and numerous other physiologic signals to detect signs of decompensation, while the patient also reports any symptoms to their healthcare provider through a mobile app.