Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 24, 2023

You may have read this depressing article this morning in the Wall Street Journal about the number of people stuck in hospitals with no place to go because there are no nursing homes to take them – which is the status in the UK’s the National Health System (NHS). It's news -- 600 nursing homes closed so what’s the strategy to fix? Rant on.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Advancing Academic Medicine, ensuring that medical schools and students better integrate mental health into curricula, research, and treatment — especially powerful in managing chronic conditions complicated by anxiety and depression.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 4, 2022

With time CareAlert becomes smarter: Depression detection, Medication verification, Recovery measurement, Alzheimer’s assistance." category tags: IoT and home monitoring , baby boomers , senior living. CareAlert is an app and an AI platform that continuously learns behaviors so it immediately knows when you should be notified.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Isolation has produced an increase in mental health issues, loneliness and depression – and that would be for those who have a good grasp of what is going on – for those in long-term care , for those with dementia, unable to be hugged by family, it is far worse. Home Care Assistance received $100 million in 2016. Read more. .

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 16, 2020

And look at this depressing list for setting up an iPad before giving it to an elderly relative. category tags: computers, internet and social networking , Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants. Simplicity – once the firm’s motto – got lost in translation. We want to turn on a ‘voice first’ device and have it welcome – not abuse us.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 4, 2023

It's important to note that these symptoms can also be caused by other factors, such as depression, stress, or certain medications. category tags: AI and machine learning. Loss of interest in hobbies and activities. If you are concerned about your cognitive function, it's important to see a doctor for a proper evaluation. . . .

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 22, 2023

We’re planting seeds and helping people build relationships - as these relationships grow, loneliness and depression will be left in the dust." category tags: social isolation , AgeTech , dementia care, cognitive decline While the VR session itself is fun and engaging, we get most excited about what happens once the headsets off.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JUNE 27, 2023

These technologies can combat feelings of loneliness and depression by providing companionship and engaging seniors in meaningful activities. category tags: Home Care , AI and machine learning , Conversational and generative AI , senior living

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

You may have read a depressing article this morning in the Wall Street Journal about the number of people stuck in hospitals with no place to go because there are no nursing homes to take them – which is the status in the UK’s National Health System (NHS). It's news -- 600 nursing homes closed so what’s the strategy to fix?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JULY 20, 2020

The resulting loneliness and depression revealed a glaring digital divide between the technology haves and have-nots among older adults. category tags: Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants , smart home , dementia care, cognitive decline. And the technology lens zeroed in on telehealth now.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

The collective mental anguish, the loss of cherished family members, personal economic disasters, and the pressure to social distance has already increased the incidences of deep depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse. The response to this trend will drive increased growth in the Digital Therapeutics market in developed regions.

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Telehealth Interoperability Medicare Pharmaceuticals 212

TheraNest

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Optimize your meta tags. A good portion of SEO strategy is on the backend of things and meta tags are an important piece. Meta tags are simply short bits of HTML code located in the header of a web page. When a page shows up in a search result, the page’s title tag and meta description are usually shown. No worries.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 11, 2020

That was likely before unemployment in the US reached its highest level since the Great Depression -- with 20.5 category tags: Technology - AARP , social isolation , computers, internet and social networking , smartphones, cell phones. million jobs lost. Job seekers’ primary first stop has been online.

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MeMD

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Gen Z is the most depressed generation in the U.S. – Blue Cross Blue Shield reported a whopping 47% increase in major-depression diagnoses among this group since 2013. healthcare costs are skyrocketing, telehealth enables employers to offer a high-value option for medical care – without a high price tag.

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Primary Care Mental health Telehealth Telecare 52

Iris Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

From anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder to substance abuse and suicidal ideation, mental health disturbances ranging from mild to severe are on the rise , according to various studies, surveys, and data from experts and national health organizations. Use text messaging-based marketing.

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TheraNest

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The person will likely type in a search such as “Best therapist near me” or “Best counselor for depression in [CITY].” Do a Google search of “Depression Counselor Folsom” or “Folsom Depression Therapy” or “Trauma Help In Folsom”, or “Anxiety Teen Therapy Folsom.” . Optimizing the meta tags on your website. Not convinced?

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Private practice Mental health 40

TheraNest

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The person will likely type in a search such as “Best therapist near me” or “Best counselor for depression in [CITY].” Do a Google search of “Depression Counselor Folsom” or “Folsom Depression Therapy” or “Trauma Help In Folsom”, or “Anxiety Teen Therapy Folsom.” . Optimizing the meta tags on your website. Not convinced?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Note the research from Michigan State cited in an AARP article : "Greater technology use was associated with better self-rated health, fewer chronic conditions, higher subjective well-being and lower depression." category tags: Seniors , seniors and aging policy , computers, internet and social networking , cell phones, smartphones.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 24, 2019

Falls have been correlated with other health issues, associated with hearing loss and depression. category tags: fall prevention, fall detection. Often it is blurred as fall prevention – certainly a good idea in the face of the reported $50 billion cost of non-fatal falls annuall y. Learn more at VitalTech. . . . .

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Note the research from Michigan State cited in an AARP article : "Greater technology use was associated with better self-rated health, fewer chronic conditions, higher subjective well-being and lower depression." category tags: Seniors , seniors and aging policy , computers, internet and social networking , cell phones, smartphones.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Mental health integration: Addressing the strong link between chronic pain and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression for improved overall well-being. Holistic pain management: Integrating non-pharmacological approaches like mindfulness, meditation, and exercise into treatment plans.

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mHealth Watch

JUNE 9, 2023

It is tagged as a non-GMO product. I was depressed, crying all day, thinking that I will not be in a relationship anymore and will not be able to have children. It also supports cardiovascular health, clears brain fog, and blockages in the nerves. Its formulation consists of natural ingredients of superior quality.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A simple app on a cell phone can detect unusual patterns in speech that suggest when a person is depressed or anxious, is losing cognitive function, or has pulmonary disease. These automated models can monitor so many people efficiently that they have potential applications in public health as well as diagnosis and treatment.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

For example, if a patient’s blood tests come back and I need to discuss with him how to manage high cholesterol, I can schedule a telehealth visit instead of playing phone tag. ” Another type of visit that lends itself well to telehealth is a discussion about anxiety, depression or insomnia, she added.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 16, 2020

And look at this depressing list for setting up an iPad prior to giving it to an elderly relative. category tags: computers, internet and social networking , Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants. Simplicity – once the firm’s motto – is now lost in translation. So we suffer their arbitrary and capricious changes and disrupting outages.

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Lloyd Price

JULY 30, 2018

In January, a single therapy to treat a rare form of blindness received a price tag of $850,000. In his view, venture capital often lean towards the therapeutics companies that fit into the low social complexity/high medical complexity quadrant, such as costly novel drugs for cancer or diabetes. Who's left out?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 12, 2020

Using AI, the solution further provides comprehensive wellness monitoring to automatically detect physical and mental deterioration, as well as predict evolving disease conditions (such as depression, dementia and UTI) based on behavioral symptoms." Learn more at Kytera. MedWand™ fulfills the potential of telemedicine. Learn more at Zibrio.

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GlobalMed

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Chest pain, digestive disorders, depression, substance misuse, anxiety and insomnia are all common effects. Financial toxicity is associated with depression, anxiety and a drop in coping skills with cancer patients, particularly survivors under 40. The Impact of Financial Stress. But given that U.S.

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Medical Billing Telemedicine Mental health Medicare 40

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 10, 2019

CarePredict was the first-to-market to use machine learning, smart wearables, and unique kinematics to quantify daily activities performed by older adults and predict health conditions including increased fall risks, depression and urinary tract infections (UTIs.) Learn more at Widex.

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Digital Health 107

Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 10, 2019

CarePredict was the first-to-market to use machine learning, smart wearables, and unique kinematics to quantify daily activities performed by older adults and predict health conditions including increased fall risks, depression and urinary tract infections (UTIs.) Learn more at Widex.

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