CES 2023: A Super Smart Home Robot Is on the Way [video]

by William McCleary | February 17, 2023 | Health

A considerable number of American seniors will age in place over the coming decades. According to the nonprofit National Council on Aging (NCOA), by 2060 the number of Americans 65 and older will be nearly 95 million. On average, a 65-year-old can expect to live for...

CES 2023: Hands-Free Shoes Look Great on Seniors

by Bruce Brown | February 16, 2023 | Health

We cover shoes that aid mobility, support stability, and tracker wearer locations. For example, we wrote about smart shoes developed at Arizona State University that use sensors and AI to help prevent ankle injury. Shoes with GTX BPS SmartSole insoles track...

CES 2023: A Simple Smartphone for Seniors and Their Caregivers [video]

by William McCleary | February 15, 2023 | Health

While the ability to make emergency calls is universally important, older adults may need it the most. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults over the age of 75 visit hospital emergency departments at a rate of about 63 per 100 people each...

CES 2023: Wireless Sensors Use Radar to Monitor Patients

by Unber Shafiq | February 15, 2023 | Medical

Tellus is a virtual patient-monitoring platform designed for assisted living and managed care facilities. This platform delivers health-related information and real-time alarms, enhancing healthcare quality and overall functional excellence. It is a holistic,...

CES 2023: Night Nurse Watches Out for Patient Falls

by Bruce Brown | February 14, 2023 | Health

Fall detection systems were a big draw at CES 2023. CDC fall statistics reveal the significant medical dangers, growing frequency, and massive annual medical costs attributed to older people falling. According to a 2020 study on advances in fall detection systems,...

CES 2023: A Virtual Treatment for Pain and Anxiety [Video]

by Unber Shafiq | February 14, 2023 | Medical

The new NIH-backed platform, Flowly, combines virtual reality and biofeedback training to help control the nervous system. It’s a virtual platform for those who wish to improve their chronic pain, anxiety, or insomnia.  This virtual platform employs a mobile...