Assistive tech
A digitally delivered fall prevention initiative has been shown to reduce fall risks and boost strength in older adults, a new study has shown. The findings emphasise the programme’s effectiveness in improving posture, balance and strength, which are all key factors in reducing fall risk. The Strong Foundations programme, developed by researchers at University of [...]
Two Alzheimer's drugs that have been approved in the last two years by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been shown to extend independent living by months. The drugs - lecanemab and donanemab - have been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in clinical studies. However, according to physicians who care [...]
AI tools like large language models (LLMs) are making the evaluation of interventions for ageing easier, a new international study has found. Research into ageing is producing an overwhelming amount of data, researchers say, as interventions like new medicines, dietary changes, or exercise routines are evaluated. A study has explored how AI can analyse this [...]
A new, AI-enhanced technology platform has launched to improve the delivery of at-home care. The platform, called Carezzi, connects caregivers directly with patients and providers, and is set to launch in the across the globe. Launched by care at home industry veteran Jennifer Sheets, the platform is designed to make receiving and providing quality care [...]
A new AI-powered fall detection camera with a direct link to emergency services has been launched to help seniors live independently. The Kami Fall camera utilises AI, using algorithms built specifically to identify patterns and trends that may cause a fall. The camera includes full or partial fallen body detection, providing accurate data about a [...]
Researchers have emphasised the critical role of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in addressing the growing global burden of osteoporosis-related fractures, particularly hip fractures. The World Health Organization has identified osteoporosis as a major global health issue because it poses significant risks of disability and premature death. Osteoporosis-related fractures are a leading cause of disability and [...]
Online training that helps people recognise and understand new voices could be key to helping older adults improve communication in everyday environments, finds research. The study tested whether learned voices were easier to understand than unfamiliar voices in 20 older adults aged 55 to 73 years and 20 younger adults aged 18 to 34 years [...]
AiDiDom, a consortium representing three of the largest home care federations in Wallonia, Belgium, has partnered with Care Daily, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) caregiving solutions in a bid to revolutionise senior care in Europe with the launch of 'Jeremi' - an AI Virtual Caregiver powered by Care Daily’s open AI Platform. Jeremi [...]
Deciding when to stop driving can be challenging for older adults and their families. However, a new study shows that using a decision aid tool can be beneficial and help older adults when faced with this difficult decision. In a randomised clinical trial with more than 300 participants, researchers looked at the long-term impact of [...]
Researchers have developed robotic trousers that enable people to walk more easily while expending measurably less energy. According to the researchers' analyses, when a young person walks 500 metres up a hill with the aid of the robotic trousers, the expended energy – known as the metabolic cost – is reduced by 18 per cent [...]
