Wearables Are Getting Less Useful for Seniors

By:
Don Wickelgren
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August 18, 2023
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RPM
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Several years ago, it looked like the profession of fitness watches and sensors was heading toward the perfect senior tool to keep them independent and healthier.

How's Mom Doing

By:
Don Wickelgren
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December 7, 2022
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RPM
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Experts analyzing common activity watch data found it to be more reliable than a lab test.

Wearables Are Coming on Fast

By:
Don Wickelgren
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November 10, 2022
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RPM
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I've been writing for a while about activity watches, and more broadly, wearables, and their advantages for monitoring the elderly and those who need watching but aren't in life-threatening medical situations.

Aging and Living Alone

By:
Don Wickelgren
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October 18, 2022
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RPM
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I've been advocating for activity watches for years.

Current Primer on Activity Watches

By:
Don Wickelgren
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August 29, 2022
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RPM
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A great video explainer on the current state of tech and impacts on health information.

Enhanced RPM Could Be Profound

By:
Don Wickelgren
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January 26, 2022
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RPM
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Wellness
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We’ve worked with classical RPM, remote patient monitoring, and more wellness-focused clients.

Seniors up to Speed in Tech

By:
Don Wickelgren
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January 18, 2022
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RPM
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Japan is the oldest country in the world by population age. 28% of the population

Fall Protection for Seniors?

By:
Don Wickelgren
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December 21, 2021
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RPM
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Not exactly yet but the tech is pointing us to a healthier senior life. Statistics are for a senior...

Seniors and Phones

By:
Don Wickelgren
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October 15, 2021
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RPM
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Wellness
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Phones are the gateway to both RPM and remote wellness. Over ten years ago I was the person responsible for my parents' tech and buying and configuring a phone was as challenging as any work project requiring a deep analysis on tech, usability, costs, and future proofing.

Watches and the Real World

By:
Don Wickelgren
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June 9, 2021
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RPM
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People will use what they can to stay on time with their health. This study shows people with heart conditions are using watches to monitor themselves. This is neither good nor bad but we’re learning what happens.

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