article thumbnail

Only 1 in 4 People Over 50 Use a Mobile Health App – And They Tend to Be Healthier and Wealthier

Health Populi

use at least one mobile health app, and 56% of older people have never used one. One in 3 older people who use a mobile health app do so for exercise, followed by nutrition (currently adopted by 22% of older folks), weight loss (for 20%), and sleep (17%). Just over 1 in 4 people over 50 in the U.S.

article thumbnail

Video visits as clinical touchpoints to improve older adult mental health

KevinMD

Mental health has suffered across generations and, as a practicing geriatric psychiatrist, I have had a front-row seat to the unique conditions older adult populations are facing. Video visits as clinical touchpoints to improve older adult mental health originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

PolyU pilots mobile health management app for aged care

Mobi Health News

It features 24/7 nursing support via video call.

article thumbnail

Quick video on IHE Privacy and Security

Healthcare Exchange Standards

IHE just published a short video by me on the IHE Privacy and Security solutions.

article thumbnail

Asynchronous video telemedicine helps TB patients, saves costs in Guam

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

To help overcome the challenges it faced with directly observed therapy, the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services turned to a healthcare technology from emocha Mobile Health. "They have access to two-way, HIPAA-secure messaging to communicate with their healthcare provider. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

article thumbnail

Navigating parenthood made easy with SPA

Digital Health Global

Developed in response to the unique challenges faced by parents, SPA provides localized guidance through a variety of mediums, such as videos, podcasts, and articles. A team of experts, including obstetricians, psychiatrists, nurses, and midwives from reputable healthcare institutions in Singapore, curates this valuable content.

Nursing 165
article thumbnail

Myths and misconceptions about virtual primary health care

KevinMD

Can doctors who meet their patients via video form an effective doctor-patient relationship, and. Myths and misconceptions about virtual primary health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. Virtual primary care requires that doctors be consistently available for providing ongoing care to their patients. Read more….