Every year, falls among older Americans result in about 3.6 million ER visits and 1.2 million hospital stays, costing roughly $80 billion.
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Magazine issue contains a lengthy article on remote monitoring systems.
08/16/2012
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08/15/2012
Residents work with students from a nearby alternative high school to do improv theater, make claymation films and art from recycled items.
08/14/2012
Some excellent use of sensors to manage healthcare away from the doctor.
08/14/2012
Percentage of adults over age 65 who reported both hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes jumped to 15 percent from 9 percent.
08/13/2012
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08/13/2012
Providers use electronic health information systems, remote monitoring and mobile diagnostic technology.
08/08/2012
USA TODAY partnered with UnitedHealthcare and NCOA to gauge the attitudes of Americans age 60 and above.
08/07/2012
Challenge: Filling more than 1 million home care jobs over next decade.
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A “successfully aging” city keeps older adults involved and engaged in social and economic life.
07/31/2012
"Optimal aging" -- description for people 65 and older who continue to be physically active and mentally engaged in life.
07/31/2012
From Rock Health -- midyear report on funding.
07/31/2012
Work Reimagined, which starts today, is a joint project with the social-media site LinkedIn, which can help consumers navigate online.
07/25/2012
InTouch Health and iRobot have teamed to build single telemedicine device.
07/25/2012
Encouraging and growingI the business sector of "lifelong wellness and aging care."
07/19/2012
For an unregulated industry, non-medical home care provided by agencies, an eye-opening look.
07/17/2012
So-called “telehealth” is becoming increasingly commonplace in today’s high-tech environment.
07/13/2012
About ease of use -- and enabling those who are computer-phobic to be connected to families.