Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and seniors are among those who stand to benefit the most. AI has the potential to improve diagnoses, treatments, and patient outcomes. While the positive impact of artificial intelligence is clear, many seniors still have concerns about the use of AI in their care. Here are some of [...]
The healthcare industry often talks about how technology is transforming patient care, but often overlooked are the powerful mobile apps that can help people suffering from various conditions, such as dementia. These apps include helpful resources like reminder apps that aid seniors with dementia in living more independently, and games that have been shown to [...]
Frequent exercise is crucial to maintaining the physical and mental well-being of seniors. Regular physical activity can reduce their fall risk, prevent cognitive conditions like dementia, and even extend their lifespan. However, health conditions like back pain and arthritis can make traditional forms of exercise difficult. This is why many long-term care centers and skilled [...]
The neglect and abuse of seniors in care facilities is a long-standing issue that has only worsened with the shortage of nursing staff. With evidence pointing to a direct correlation between mistreatment and staffing numbers, it's clear that minimum staffing requirements are necessary. The Biden Administration has finally taken action by setting federal minimum staffing [...]
Few seem to want to acknowledge that sex among seniors is a reality -- that amorous activity is common in nursing homes, bringing with it a multitude of issues. “Sex falls right smack dab in the middle of who we are as people,” Marguerite McLaughlin, senior director of quality improvement for the American Health Care [...]
As an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry, I’m always on the lookout for companies, products, and startups that seek to make health services efficient and affordable for patients. As I’ve written about before, healthcare is a complex industry; to succeed within its web of regulations and muddied network of industry stakeholders requires resilience and cooperation. [...]
What if the elderly didn’t need to worry that the last years of their life would be spent in a worn out, institutional nursing home, and could instead look forward to a comfortable space with quality medical care and a caring staff? That’s the question I couldn’t help asking myself when caretaking for my grandfather [...]