Bracelet may help predict dementia-related agitation
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 26, 2019
A location-monitoring bracelet developer has received an NIH grant to study whether its device can detect agitation in seniors with dementia.
Hand gestures used in game play may reveal cognitive decline
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Hand gestures used in playing popular mobile games may one day help spot the subtle changes in motor abilities seen in cognitive decline.
MDM solution released
Aug 16, 2016
Dude Solutions Inc. has unveiled its Mobile Device Management solution. The product should allow administrators monitor, manage and support all mobile devices on their network, the company said.
Mobile IT in LTC: Insights from experts
By
Russell Cook
Sep 19, 2013
Mobile is the latest technology wave in the long-term care sector, offering users new functionality and ease of use. But effectively implementing mobile solutions requires foresight and finesse. Nine healthcare...
Having heads in the cloud is good for LTC, says IT expert
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2013
In a new report titled “The State of the Cloud,” technology products vendor CDW found that the percentage of healthcare organizations implementing or maintaining cloud-based computing increased...
Study: Residents like health information technology but researchers say actual benefits tough to measure
Jun 15, 2011
Comprehensive health information technology does not lead to any measurable improvements in the health outcomes of elderly nursing home residents, a new study finds.