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Commentary on : Zhang L, Wang J, Dove A, Yang W, Qi X, Xu W. Injurious falls before, during and after dementia diagnosis: a population-based study. Age Ageing . 2022 Dec 5;51(12):afac299. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afac299. The incidence of falls increases with age with approximately a third of people over the age of 65 years experiencing one or more falls a year. These falls can result in significant injuries, such as a fracture or even death. Dementia is largely a condition associated with age and there is a growing interest and body …
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Mashup Score: 0Age Care Labs raises $11 million as a part of pre-series B round - 6 month(s) ago
Age Care Labs has raised $11M from Zerodha’s Rainmatter Capital, Gruhas, Alok Oberoi, and Ajay Srinivasan. The platform provides a full continuum of care for elders across all ages and health conditions, with Emoha and Epoch Elder Care. Funds will be used to expand presence, invest in product and tech, and look at M&A opportunities. Ratan Tata’s Goodfellows and KareWise are among other startups in the segment.
Source: www.thehindubusinessline.comCategories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 0Senior assistance company DUOS scores $10M to scale its platform - 10 month(s) ago
The company expanded its consumer-focused human-powered offerings to include a technology-based platform for health plans, employers and providers.
Source: MobiHealthNewsCategories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 0Infy co-founder’s healthcare venture launches managed eldercare service - 11 month(s) ago
Bridge Health, a healthtech company funded by Kris Gopalakrishnan, announced a strategic alliance with a real estate player, Primus Senior Living, for seniors in the country. As part of the partnership, they will launch a managed eldercare service, called One Care
Source: www.thehindubusinessline.comCategories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 0Increased Admissions of Older Adults to Substance Use Treatment Facilities and Associated Changes in Admission Characteristics, 2000–2017 - 1 year(s) ago
ABSTRACT Objective: Although substance use disorder (SUD) among older adults is increasing, little has been documented about recent increases in admissions to treatment facilities and associated patient and population characteristics. Methods: We used nationwide data from the Treatment Episode Data Set: Admissions to examine annual admissions to SUD treatment facilities between 2000–2001 and…
Source: Psychiatrist.comCategories: Latest Headlines, PsychiatryTweet
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Mashup Score: 4Sharp Rise in Drug Overdose Deaths in Seniors - 1 year(s) ago
Overdose deaths among US adults aged 65 and older quadrupled over 20 years, suggesting a greater need for targeted resources and education in seniors.
Source: MedscapeCategories: General Medicine News, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 0PolyU pilots mobile health management app for aged care - 1 year(s) ago
It features 24/7 nursing support via video call.
Source: MobiHealthNewsCategories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 1Humanoid robots are coming - 1 year(s) ago
A startup called Figure is building a human-sized robot, initially for warehouse work.
Source: AxiosCategories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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The World Health Organization, using Census 2011 data, shares that India has over 100 million people above the age of 60. Meanwhile, the Stanford Center of Longevity released their map of the new 100 year life which does not follow linear patterns of education, job, retirement etc. but can have ma
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Mashup Score: 0How Yodda is Using Technology to Provide Healthcare and Convenience Related Services to Elders - 1 year(s) ago
CXOToday has engaged in an exclusive interview with Mr. Tarun Sharma, Founder and CEO, Yodda Elder Care Q1. When did you launch Yodda and what are
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