by Amantha May | October 16, 2020 | Health, Medical
Sam’s Club, a subscription-based discounted retail club owned by Walmart Inc., now offers its members an option for virtual primary health care service. Through a partnership with the virtual telehealth platform 98point6, Sam’s Club members who purchase a...
by Bruce Brown | October 14, 2020 | Health
We’ve written about Neurometrix Quell pain relief wearable several times. Quell is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device available without a prescription to manage leg, foot, and knee pain. Neuronetrix has 15 patents on the Quell technology...
by Amantha May | October 14, 2020 | Health
For some seniors, struggling with technology isn’t just frustrating; it also affects their sense of dignity. A few years ago, I witnessed an iPhone bring a senior relative of mine to tears. A woman who earned a Master’s degree in the late 50’s in a field dominated by...
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by Amantha May | October 12, 2020 | Health
A majority of seniors choose to continue living at home, a trend known as “aging-in-place.” Maintaining independence and stability has many benefits for seniors, but this choice also comes with risks. To address those risks, WellCare Today has customized Samsung...
by Bruce Brown | October 9, 2020 | Health
Amazon’s Alexa digital voice assistant currently converses with more than 384 million people worldwide, according to the Alexa device sitting on my desk when I asked just now. We’ve written about diverse Alexa implementations in health and wellness, from...
by Amantha May | October 9, 2020 | Health
The health benefits platform Accolade has partnered with on-demand mental health care company Ginger to address the developing mental health crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership seeks to integrate mental and physical health care for companies and...
