Given recent news, award presentations at future long-term care conventions might have a new twist. “And now, please put your hands together for our Frontline Caregiver of the Year: Arti3000, a tireless...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, June 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2021
Chatbots for dementia still in their infancy, tech researchers find … What to know about new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, from scientist who led the trials … Advocacy group urges OIG to investigate...
Here, Fido! Two states distribute robotic pets to curb seniors’ social isolation during pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2020
Florida and New York are using companion pets to help older adults, including those with dementia, combat the effects of social isolation during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Surprise move: Biogen presses ahead on failed Alzheimer’s drug … Robot ‘colleague’ in pilot test for dementia patients at two nursing homes … Breaking thought patterns raises chance of depression...
Robot wellness coach links patients with providers while easing isolation
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
A robot helps chronic disease patients better manage their treatment plan and feel less alone while doing so.
Seniors: Robots can help, to a point
Sep 19, 2012
Seniors are generally receptive to the idea of caregiving robots, though they prefer assistance from humans for most activities of daily living, a new survey from the Georgia Institute of Technology finds
Seniors are accepting of robotic assistance, survey shows
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 13, 2012
Seniors are generally receptive to the idea of caregiving robots, though they prefer assistance from humans for certain tasks, a new survey finds.
