A device called the MEMENTO Memory LifeBook is designed as a wearable mobile memory aid for elderly individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia. The goal was to design a user friendly, ergonomic device to serve the unique needs of this population. The...

According to a survey by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), 92 percent of health care IT professionals said patients should own the data captured in personal health records. Four percent of respondents said providers should...

Virtual Human Agent (VHA) technology has evolved to a point where researchers may begin developing mental health applications that make use of virtual reality patients. In an ongoing study from the University of Southern California of virtual patients (VP...