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Technology in medicine is constantly increasing and developing as time passes, and it can go a long way in helping the elderly live healthy and fulfilling lives. To back up that notion, the following article reveals some of the ways that technology can help to improve the health of the elderly in the modern day. Remote Appointments One of the greatest ways in which technology can improve the health of the elderly is that the...

Health and wellness is a huge industry, and it’s only getting bigger. Thanks to advances in digital technology, more and more people are able to access quality health and wellness services than ever before. After the pandemic, more people are recognizing and embracing the importance of whole person care which focuses on mind, body, and spirit. With new digital innovation, self care and getting healthy has become easier and more accessible than ever before. There...

Have you ever looked at historical accounts of medical practices? Reading some of them conjures nightmare-worthy stuff. Imagine people holding down a patient during surgery. The poor patient would not have any anesthesia to numb the pain. And, all the doctor had was rudimentary tools to work with. A chronology of medical technology shows magnifying glasses came in 1250. The stethoscope came into being in 1815. It wasn’t until 1841 that anesthesia entered the operating...

Medical institutions across the globe are leveraging the power of IT to supervise managerial and administrative tasks. From scheduling appointments and handling queries to securing electronic medical records & billing, new software and applications streamline every task. This empowers healthcare providers to focus on patient care. However, IT sector advancements are pretty frequent. So, before the administrative staff gets equipped with one thing, another demand arises. For instance, as they learn the basics of handling...

Every day in the US, another 10,000 people reach the age of 65, becoming seniors. 80% of these newly ‘aged’ cohorts have been using the latest technology to remain in touch with friends and family and to stay updated on their medical information. Google searches, online shopping, and social media are all aspects they are familiar with. Their spending on technology in 2000 went up by 200% in response to covid. We look at some...

By: Brian Sanderson  Over the next 5 years, automation will completely change healthcare. I think we can all agree the use cases are incredible. The opportunities to win back time and money for employees are endless—opening the door for a massive bottom-line boost. The only problem is, where do you start? Automation can be so hard to implement well, that it’s earning a reputation as an “empty promise” for many organizations. As a CFO coach...

Senior living is an important part of life, and if done right, it can be the golden years. Thanks to rapid advancements in technology, senior carers can provide a more superior level of care than ever before. Cloud technology has allowed for remote monitoring, which means around-the-clock security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to communicate with the elderly and boost mental wellbeing. Scheduling tools can make sure medication routines are kept to, which is...