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Closing the Digital Health Gap Between Consumers and Physicians

Health Populi

consumers are now tracking health via digital tools, and one-half of these share the data generated by their apps. As the Deloitte consumer-vs-physician study shows, there’s a gap between patients who are taking on more DIY healthcare tasks. One in two U.S.

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Five smart clothing technologies for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

As consumers wear the underwear, sensors in Myant’s SKIIN brand fabric send data back to a corresponding app. Since skin inflammation is accompanied by a rise in temperature, studies show that home monitoring of foot skin temperature could significantly reduce skin ulcers. Learn more. Sensoria Health. " Learn more.

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Did you miss one? Aging and Health posts from (almost) February 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Whether it is the ‘cockpit’ of a car that may now have three screens , an authentication process on a website that requires another device , or an app that expects a password that has not been used in the past five years. Studying the screen plus button choices on a new Microwave, one wonders who tested this interface?

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Technology Can Help Make Medication Management Smarter

Aging in Place Technology Watch

In a study by Walgreens, researchers found that every 1% improvement in adherence saves about $50 in healthcare spending. It was nerve wracking watching her pick up a bottle and study the label before taking a pill. First, a simple app solution can help. category tags: medication management.

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Five new technologies from the 2020 Market Overview

Aging in Place Technology Watch

this forward-looking study is illustrated with descriptive graphics and includes more than 25 new offerings. People who use the service have 24/7 access to support, including a professional emergency response team and a family app for optimal care collaboration. Here are five of them: Aloe Care. Learn more at Aloe Care Health.

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Sampling technology for managing diabetes

Aging in Place Technology Watch

A survey of technology offerings reveals a plethora of apps and information sites, not to mention devices that are part of the diabetes management equation. In addition, apps that help educate individuals with diabetes include Fooducate , which explains the sugar and carb content of various foods.

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Did you miss one? Four Aging and Health Tech Posts October 2023

Aging in Place Technology Watch

See this 2022 study about care coordination in healthcare for older adults – 42% perceived poor care coordination, including 14.8% While professional care providers will play a key role, increasingly their work will be augmented by software -- apps, machine learning and conversational AI.