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The Census Really Knows: Tech usage and the 65+

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Further, it tells the number of people in geographic locations, education and marital status, employment status (173 million), the percent aged 65+ (more than 55 million as of the date of the most recent survey). The medical community continues to want to understand the likelihood of an older adult using a wearable device.

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Five Offerings from the RockHealth Aging in Place Report

Aging in Place Technology Watch

"NextStep addresses the caregiver crisis by expanding the pipeline of new CNAs, decreasing CNA turnover, and equipping current caregivers with high-value Continuing Education courses. Most insurance plans cover at least a portion of the cost for medical equipment and supplies, so why pay entirely out of pocket?

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Key trends expected to shape Pain Management and Adherence markets in 2024 and beyond

Lloyd Price

Tech-driven Solutions: Digital Therapeutics (DTx): App-based solutions offering personalized pain management programs, education, and support. Wearables & Biosensors: Continuous pain monitoring and data collection for personalized treatment plans. The global pain management market is expected to reach $3.3 Billion by 2026.

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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

While remote patient monitoring and telehealth have been on the radar for a few years now, defined workflows and processes around it are continually evolving to improve the care delivery experience. Video visits, infrared temperature sensors, mobile health, and wearables replace the need for clinic visits.

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Sampling technology for managing diabetes

Aging in Place Technology Watch

In addition, apps that help educate individuals with diabetes include Fooducate , which explains the sugar and carb content of various foods. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): Beginning in 2016, the FDA began approving Continuous Glucose Monitors. There are also a variety of Medic alert offerings for Type 1 diabetics.

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Telehealth and mail-order abortion possible in some states during pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

But those who needed abortions still had to travel to clinics for care – even when it comes to medication abortions, which consist of taking a few pills. Food and Drug Administration regulations, which require mifepristone, one of the medications used in abortion, to be dispensed at a clinic, hospital or medical office.

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My Health, My Data – Thinking Consumers, Privacy and Self-Care at HIMSS 2023

Health Populi

” That could include such data tags as cookie identifiers, device identifiers, and IP addresses. Health is made as much outside of medical care providers’ sites as it is at home, at work, at play, at school. Note that 3 in 4 Washingtonians supported the law when polled in March 2023, with only 17% of people opposing it.

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