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For older adults, the future of wearables is predictive

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Wearable devices make up an $81.5 According to Gartner’s January 2021 forecast , this was driven by increased consumer interest in tracking their health status during the pandemic (smart watches) and the growth of remote work (purchases and upgrades to headphones and ear-warn devices). billion global market in 2021.

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Five smart clothing technologies for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Vital signs sensors traditionally used for cardiac and respiratory monitoring involve adhesives or tape to keep the sensors in place on the skin. The BalanceBelt is a Class 1 Medical Device wearable that uses haptic feedback to help patients suffering from severe balance disorders find their balance and regain their independence.

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RFID: Increasing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiencies

Healthcare IT Today

Imagine undergoing knee replacement surgery, coming into the emergency department for a cardiac arrest, or needing emergent imaging due to a stroke. Friend of the Pharmacist RFID relies on tiny tags smaller than postage stamps affixed to each medication container, kit, and tray.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In an age when nearly everyone is digitally connected in some way – even many senior citizens, who are often characterized as technophobic – it only makes sense that the healthcare industry is seeing a lot of connected health devices and remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies. Biofourmis.

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With Wristband, Google Entering Consumer Health on Its Own Terms

Chilmark Research

Google’s device, which it hopes to test later this summer, will track pulse, heart rate, skin temperature, and even environmental factors such as exterior noise levels. Andrew Conrad, a molecular biologist and head of the life sciences team at Google, told Bloomberg he could see doctors giving the device to all patients – in 20 or 30 years.