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The Future of Pet Tech at CES 2024

Digital Health Global

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas wasn’t just about groundbreaking technology for humans, but it also showcased the innovative products revolutionizing how we care for our beloved pets. This device allows pets safe and controlled access to the outdoors using facial recognition or RFID tags.

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RFID: Increasing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiencies

Healthcare IT Today

Error-Prone Tedium Traditionally, this process has been plagued by the potential for human error. Friend of the Pharmacist RFID relies on tiny tags smaller than postage stamps affixed to each medication container, kit, and tray. These tags store critical information and respond by reflecting radio waves from RFID readers.

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In 2023, The Future of AI and Older Adults is now -- and also up next

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Reminding ourselves of definitions clarifies what we are talking about: " AI-enabled programs can analyze and contextualize data to provide information or automatically trigger actions without human interference." This includes Chatbots – which simulate human conversation. And just in time. [

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Ten Technologies for Aging and Health from CES 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

This is a headset that wears around the forehead and directs the user towards avoiding any obstacles and hazards, giving the visually-impaired an effective way to get around without a dog or human companion leading the way. category tags: vision and vision technology , hearables/hearing technology , smart home , digital health

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Five policy changes from 2023 that will drive more tech for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

category tags: caregivers , Family caregivers , Home Care , computers, broadband, and social networking Also in 2023, AARP updated its report, Valuing the Invaluable: Strengthening Supports for Family Caregivers. Dementia care.

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Chatbots and conversational AI offer help with finding care

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Human Good jumps right into live chat about finding a community. category tags: AI and machine learning , Conversational and generative AI , senior living , Home Care And neither Home Instead nor Right at Home offer a chatbot. In fact, Right at Home’s site has only two tabs – and they get right to the point – Find Care or Find Jobs.

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Will robots help us in our homes – now and within 10 years?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

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? category tags: robotics , Family caregivers , Home Care. Will older adults be open to their potential and use? Consider Japan’s use of robots with the elderly.

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