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What percentage of US seniors are using RPM?

The use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) among seniors in the United States has been on the rise in recent years. RPM is a way for seniors to monitor their health from the comfort of their own home, using various devices and technologies. This is particularly beneficial for seniors who live in remote areas, have […]...

WITH OVER 60% of OLDER ADULTS HAVING SMARTPHONES – NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO MAKE IT A DOCTOR’S VIRTUAL OFFICE

According to Dr. Andrew Gostine, CEO of the sensor network startup Artisight, “it’s very hard to put devices into the patient’s home or in the hospital, but everyone is carrying a cell phone with a network connection“. The percentage of U.S. adults who own a smartphone has risen steadily over the past decade, with the […]...

The increased demand of Senior Care and AI

The number of senior citizens worldwide is increasing at an astounding rate. Over the next 20 years, Canada and the US alone expect to see an increase in senior citizens (people aged over 65 years) by 68% and 70%, respectively. While this increase reflects improvements in healthcare, an increase in the need for senior care […]...

Improving Patient Outcomes with Remote Patient Monitoring

Credit: istockphoto.com Today we can see a number of challenges associated with patient care like incomplete medical office assessments, insufficient collaboration with patients, difficulties with monitoring patient adherence, slow treatment plan adjustment that requires in-person appointments with healthcare providers. All that contributes to poor health outcomes. Remote Patient Monitoring is one...

Seniors & Digital Divide

Credit: Canva.com Definition: Digital divide is a gap between tech savvy people having access to digital technology and those who don’t have this access or technology skills. 15% of U.S. seniors over 65 years of age are not tech savvy if not to say technophobic. The use of the Internet and technologies make them feel […]...

Effective measures to prevent falls in seniors

Credit: Pikwizard.com ​​Seniors’ falls are a major problem in Canada. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, 81% of injury hospitalizations among seniors are due to the fall. A third of falls occurred result in broken or fractured bones (Public Health Canada). Among consequences of falling we could also see other injuries, including  chronic […]...