Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whatever the approach, size, shape of the initiative – whether it's video-based telehealth, more device-intensive remote patient monitoring or rigorously structured acute care-at-home initiatives – all of these efforts have enormous promise, but not-insubstantial challenges.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 22, 2023

Accessibility beyond place – devices, apps, websites, and more. The terms Accessibility and Usability have updated standards, presumably for the purpose of pushing vendors and web content providers along in meeting needs and making devices and user interfaces easier to understand. Why on earth?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 21, 2022

Voice assistants made device hardware actually seem smart. A voice heard in a house of an older person living alone cuts through the silence, even if it is a conversation with a device. The more profile information available and securely store, the better the experience. Today, one-third of adults aged 65+ live alone.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The pandemic has only accelerated this process and the need to innovate better infrastructure and device investments. Technology components that can help better organize chronic care management remotely include: Devices and Sensors: Medical devices and sensors help a physician measure the vitals and other patient parameters.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 2, 2023

They help you manage dementia care tasks with confidence and privacy, on our secure HIPAA compliant infrastructure. Using high-precision sensors and our algorithm technology, the palm-size device is placed under one wheel or leg of the bed. category tags: dementia care, cognitive decline , AgeTech , smartphones, cellphones

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 24, 2023

Privacy and security features will be built into design of software and websites. Device and app vendors must be capable of integration and extension. So mobile health devices, apps or medication reminders may be useful, but touch a tiny aspect of the whole person’s life or health. It hasn’t happened yet.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 19, 2023

Manage the wellbeing, security and satisfaction of the residents. And CareDaily offers " comprehensive analytics derived from data collected through ambient sensors and devices placed in the home. category tags: senior living , Home Care , home health care , tech-enabled home care The rationale for selecting a platform?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 2, 2022

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. . These services can be delivered through technology bundles (devices, software) from a growing number of technology vendors. How is RPM delivered?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Care Hub represents the next iteration of smart speakers , which have evolved from just playing music or providing the weather forecast, to enabling home security services and now supporting senior citizens at home. Constant Companion’s systems are supported by advanced security to protect privacy, as well as professional 24/7 monitoring.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

They may struggle financially – including the 15% of women who rely primarily on Social Security income. Will robots have human-like (humanoid) forms, or will they be distributed as individual assistant devices for particular tasks, as with floor cleaning or as a retrieving table? Will older adults be open to their potential and use?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 9, 2021

The report predicted and soon in 2018 came to pass that voice devices , and even Virtual Concierges in senior living would become commonplace. As for privacy and security concerns? Perhaps the biggest problem with always-listening devices may be irritation -- and the microphone we are compelled to turn off. Turn on the lights?

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Lloyd Price

MAY 29, 2023

The device could be used to record video and audio without the knowledge of the people being recorded. High price: Google Glass was initially priced at $1,500, which was much more expensive than other wearable devices on the market. It was bulky and uncomfortable to wear, and it was difficult to use the controls.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

And the rest may have standard TV with attached streaming devices. Whether making video calls through ONSCREEN's secure network, or hosting and joining Zoom meetings, using the TV as the main screen can feel as if you're together in the same room, having a real-life, in-person visit. Learn more at UniperCare. . See recent reports: .

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Neurostimulation Devices: Minimally invasive procedures targeting specific nerves for pain relief. Neurostimulation devices are the largest product segment, followed by infusion pumps and ablation devices. Challenges: Data privacy and security are crucial concerns in a data-driven healthcare landscape. Billion by 2026.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 6, 2023

From website review, the cash cow world of medical alert devices and recurring revenue appears from the outside to be largely unchanged. Vendors still claim a that market penetration is still low, that only 8% of seniors believe they need such a device , a helpful persuasion tactic to motivate security dealers and retailers.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 6, 2022

Privacy and security features will be built into design of software and websites. But what if it is a device that should fit into a Wi-Fi home network with other devices, a printer, a few voice devices, and maybe a camera? Device and app vendors must be capable of integration and extension. Entry into the home.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 7, 2023

Apple suggests adding another device – go ahead and read those instructions – the whole thing, I dare you. Older adults (forget that insulting ‘grandma’ in the title) do not love 2-factor authentication with security tokens either (too small). category tags: computers, broadband, and social networking , smartphones

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

MedSign’s Qortex is a secure, HIPAA-compliant, two-way communication platform that connects healthcare professionals to their patients through the home television. Zeppi. “ Zeppi floating video call device facilitates and increases family caregiver presence and reduces older adult loneliness with video visits that feel entirely real.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The original Lifeline business was a pioneer of this market segment, building up a business that included doctor-referral, a senior-aware trained call center and multiple channel partners, including the home security segment. The original Lifeline was a pendant device connected to a box (Communicator) in the user’s home.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Don’t forget a set of portable batteries – extremely useful for all these devices during power outages. Look around your own environment and the tangled nest (pun intended) of cables, connectors, chargers, cords, some specifically for devices long gone. After the holiday is over, who will help when devices appear inexplicably unusable?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 13, 2021

TouchPoint is the companion of another CarePredict product called Tempo, which is a wearable device, similar to a watch or wristband, designed to track subtle changes in a senior’s daily activities and behavior. category tags: CES 2021 , Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health , Mobile PERS , hearing loss , hearables/hearing technology.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MARCH 5, 2019

At the same time, the technology market presents growing complexity, worsening privacy issues, and interoperability limitations, while not effectively lowering the cost of access or the price of useful devices. Here are four updated premises from the 2019 Market Overview of Technology for Older Adults : 1.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 25, 2023

Sixty-two percent of US adults as of January 2023 are using voice assistants on any device (including in-car, in-ear, at-drive-thru). Safety and security. Future growth of that category may slow due to market saturation or possible innovation cutbacks from vendors like Amazon and Google. Voice assistants and hearing aids.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 3, 2019

The pace of tech change is accelerating and the rate at which devices become obsolete is user-hostile. The pace of tech change is accelerating and the rate at which devices become obsolete is user-hostile. And those devices that stick around ( half of iPads in the world ) cannot be updated for new apps or improved security.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 23, 2023

In addition to the government-supported discount on broadband access, the report recommended “uture-focused tools and assistive technology, such as smart homes, wearable blood pressure and heart monitoring devices, automated pill dispensers, e-learning modules, task management apps, speech amplification and adaptation systems, and geo-tracking.”

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Sofihub is an IoT (Internet of Things) device that contains AI (Artificial Intelligence that connects to sensors in our senior's homes. Customized devices and personalized voice assistants to easily access the internet, relevant information, entertainment, communication, and more, simply by speaking. Learn more at OneCLick.chat.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 23, 2018

The concept was referred to as "Technology Design for All" -- defined as ' User experiences that appeal to all age groups, persisting across versions and devices.' Multi-modal device interaction. According to the report Connected Living for Social Aging , which was published 7 years ago this month, the future was predicted.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Coral Health: Founded in 2017, Coral Health is a technology company that is building a more connected future in healthcare by enabling secure, real-time, shared access to validated medical information. category tags: mHealth-Digital Health-Telehealth-Voice Health , healthcare. Learn more at Circulation. Learn more at Medisanté.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 3, 2019

The pace of tech change is accelerating and the rate at which devices become obsolete is user-hostile. The pace of tech change is accelerating and the rate at which devices become obsolete is user-hostile. And those devices that stick around ( half of iPads in the world ) cannot be updated for new apps or improved security.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Of those that do, older adults aged 65+ said they had little to no confidence in their ability to use electronic devices to perform online tasks. But it is very expensive to stay current with the myriad of always-shipping new devices and OS variations and upgrades, required to keep a device secure.

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GlobalMed

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The black market price tag of stolen protected health information (PHI) can go for $60 a record, compared to roughly $1 for a credit card or social security number. Now nervous security experts are calling these vulnerable new environments " blood in the water " to cybercriminals. . Tested and Trusted: GlobalMed Security.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 3, 2020

Typically, as in this podcast from ' This Week in Voice' about Aging in Place, one hears the usual concerns about security and privacy, no doubt because older people have expressed those concerns. category tags: Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants , Telehealth-RPM-Voice Health , Aging, ageism. What’s holding the others back?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 5, 2018

Carlsbad by the Sea (including smart home features), The Branches of North Attleboro (including smart home), and Park Creek Independent Living (pilot just launched – including a free device). Who buys the device – the resident or the community on behalf of the resident? category tags: voice/AI technology , senior living.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Although a telehealth visit can be held via a phone call or FaceTime today, eventually its use will require more secure tools and likely will require broadband or a smartphone. Do the oldest have devices that enable FaceTime or other Internet-based connection? But is telehealth really viable for the oldest? .

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 29, 2019

Some devices are unnecessarily complicated with inadequate documentation." Perhaps the out-of-the-box experience -- where the device says “Hello!” category tags: Aging technology , Boomer-Senior Tech Business , smart home , cell phones, smartphones. And from a woman aged 90+: It is a challenge to older retired people."

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 1, 2018

It is possible that having an in-home security camera can deter issues with home care aides if the aide knows that the camera is there. Home security cameras and security systems (which have cameras) can enable both monitoring and the possibility of a two-way audio conversation with the worker.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 19, 2018

And the sub-topics of categories -- Communication & Engagement, Safety & Security, Health & Wellness, Learning & Contribution – remain as the collective elements of a framework that can make it so. . There are investors that think the Apple Watch will eliminate the PERS device and its remarkable recurring revenue market.

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