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Five technologies for older adults – 2023 wrap-up (2 of 2)

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The time is right for engaging with an AI-powered avatar for health advice, including assisting with fall prevention. Here are five more from 2023, all text from the company websites. The program aims to reduce falls and offer insight into factors contributing to increased fall occurrences. Learn more at RubyWell.

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Health systems are notching big wins with their IT investments

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

And many forward-thinking hospitals and health systems are finding significant clinical, financial and operational ROI for their efforts. By Bill Siwicki | August 03, 2023 News Community Health Systems improves chronic condition outcomes with RPM Remote patient monitoring has helped the health system boost patient engagement, improve patient.

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Five worrisome aging and health blog posts from August 2023

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Your relatives only text. Even your dentist and doctor prefer text. 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. So why keep it?

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Boston Medical Center boosts care for epileptic kids with telehealth-analytics platform

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Those language barriers can discourage patients from making appointments and addressing their health concerns, as well as those of their children. “Parents who did not have paid time off or sick days could not afford to take a day off and address the health concerns of themselves and/or their children. THE PROBLEM.

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Tackling Covid-19’s social isolation of seniors – one tech at a time

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The article attempts a number of references to mitigation, including the use of GrandPad in two Pace programs. GreatCall Link helps keep friends and family updated on your health and safety. Our aim is to help reduce social isolation in this population and mitigate the associated negative health outcomes.

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Hearing loss: Five teleaudiology offerings in the time of COVID-19

Aging in Place Technology Watch

As with other market segments, the hearing health market saw the opportunity to promote their teleaudiology (or tele-audiology ) services for those who already own telehealth-capable hearing aids that may need adjustment. category tags: hearing loss , hearables/hearing technology , covid-19. Learn more at Beltone.

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Five teleaudiology offerings in the time of COVID-19

Aging in Place Technology Watch

As with other market segments, the hearing health market saw the opportunity to promote their teleaudiology (or tele-audiology ) services for those who already own telehealth-capable hearing aids that may need adjustment. category tags: hearing loss , hearables/hearing technology , covid-19. Learn more at Beltone.