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Aging in Place Technology Watch
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Digital literacy – what is it? The term “Digital literacy” has been defined by the American Library Association task force as " the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills." Today the situation is different.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Connected Health Government & Policy Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth The fate of virtual care adoption is tied to the fate of broadband expansion. "Broadband is now revered as the super-social determinant of health because it has a direct impact on all of the other social determinants of health."
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Aging in Place Technology Watch
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Now add in the shortage of workers in home care , health care , and nursing homes. Digital literacy – the required and moving target for older adults. Digital literacy – what is it? These capabilities are nearly entirely dependent on digital literacy – the ability to find and use information. Welcome to iPad!
Health Populi
APRIL 17, 2023
The Washington State legislature passed House Bill 1155, aka the My Health, My Data Act , last week. The bill expands privacy protections for Washington State’s health citizens beyond HIPAA’s provisions. ” That could include such data tags as cookie identifiers, device identifiers, and IP addresses.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
OCTOBER 15, 2019
That can be due to a variety of barriers, including fear that they are not using them properly (UCSD study) , lack of internet access (which would limit awareness), low technology literacy ( TechCrunch ), including lack of familiarity with terminology, and physical challenges ( research from MPDI ). Learn more at HandsFree Health.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
AUGUST 22, 2023
It’s at the point where the surgeon general recently declared it to be a serious health risk : " 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Our virtual companions extend the reach of both the provider and health plan into the home. CareAngel. "AI
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
This remains true, said researchers from the Department of Population Health Sciences and Policy, even after adjusting for age, comorbidities and preferred language. "While telehealth has many benefits, especially during a global pandemic, it may create and/or exacerbate health disparities," wrote the research team.
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