Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 21, 2021

Wearable devices make up an $81.5 And AARP’s newest technology adoption report, just published , notes that 20% of the 70+ age range own a wearable. Also notable, considering that most wearables are still paired with them, smartphone ownership has risen most sharply among the 70+, with 77% of survey responders indicating they own one.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

APRIL 13, 2022

Wrist-worn and patch-based wearables have revolutionized care of individuals with conditions like dementia (tracking) or diabetes (monitoring). The opportunities for wearables are growing and will, within the next few years, enable better tracking of patient conditions and health status, particularly for care in the home.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 10, 2024

eSight is a wearable assistive technology that allows people living with visual impairments to stay on the go while performing the tasks of daily living. uses haptic feedback and auditory cues to lead the user around, so the forehead makes perfect sense for giving directional hints with its wide patch of skin and proximity to the ears.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

Connected health devices run the gamut from wearable heart monitors, to Bluetooth-enabled scales, to Fitbits. To overcome signal-to-noise limitations with short patch vectors, the CAM Patch employs a novel circuit design and uses advanced compression algorithms to process the signal, ensuring clear P-wave recording.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 8, 2022

Patient-monitoring startup Biobeat said today that the FDA has cleared its patch and watch for measurement of blood pressure, oxygenation and heart rate in hospitals, clinics, long-term care and at home. The watch may be worn for three days before needing a charge, while the patch designed for a single use of up to 10 days. Learn more.

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