A mere couple of blogs ago, I shared my concern, based on excellent McKnight’s reportage, that seniors are becoming just as addicted to their devices as young people. That seemed shocking, given our...
The scourge of screen time
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 11, 2024
Usually, we can safely rely on seniors to set an inspiring example for younger folks to emulate. They unselfishly share the wisdom acquired with age to help successive generations overcome current challenges,...
Smartphones and hope for mental illness
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 16, 2017
Researchers at Dartmouth University are using smartphones in a new and interesting way. They’ve developed a plan for geriatric patients to better manage their mental illness.
New smartphone app for diabetes released
Apr 14, 2015
Worcester Polytechnic Institute investigators have developed an advanced smartphone application, called Sugar, for those with diabetes. The app can measure status of chronic foot ulcers.
First fully solar-powered nano case for smartphones released
Oct 14, 2014
JUSE, a Silicon Valley start-up, has announced the first consistently powered solar nano case for smartphones.
Bigger smartphone screens may grow in popularity
Jun 11, 2014
Consumers say their decision to buy smartphones with bigger screens may be as much emotional as practical, according to new research from Penn State University. Healthcare providers are increasingly integrating...
Three ideas for great online marketing
By
Ken Robbins
Apr 15, 2013
By the day, more and more baby boomers are becoming the adult caregivers for their parents. They are the decision-makers who need to be targeted, but marketers for long-term care facilities are still missing...
Residents’ smartphones as medical monitors?
Oct 12, 2011
A new app could soon allow providers to check vital signs by using residents’ smartphones. The app measures heart rate, heart rhythm, respiration rate and blood oxygen saturation. Phone measurements...