Activity directors and lifestyle coordinators across the country are trying to find the best solutions for residents who request “brain games” out of a desire to improve their memory and sharpen...
Reduce wandering risk with real-time resident location monitoring
By
Chad Ries
Apr 14, 2016
Every second counts when searching for a wandering resident with cognitive impairment. Resident safety and security systems that use RTLS technology offer immediate community-wide visibility when and where...
3 ways technology can improve senior living efficiency and quality of life
By
John Sola
Jun 21, 2018
With today’s broader campuses, more active seniors and specialized levels of care, staff must respond to emergencies and requests wherever the resident may be, while keeping track of individuals...
An Operation Warp Speed for Alzheimer’s? Why not?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 14, 2021
Our nation’s response to COVID-19 provides a definitive answer about what more can be done for Alzheimer’s disease.
Want inspired, productive team members? Be a GREAT boss
By
S. Chris Edmonds
Apr 24, 2017
Successful leaders model five characteristics that can be described by the acronym GREAT.
How wearable tech can enhance senior living
By
Chris Holbert
Sep 21, 2017
Many people already are familiar with fitness wearables. Another technology senior living facilities could consider for residents is mPERS, or mobile personal emergency response system.
How to improve senior living? Don’t just count the ways
By
John O'Connor
Feb 10, 2022
A new report offers so many specific ways assisted living can be improved. Any single item by itself can help. Collectively, they could significantly change the face of senior living — for the better.
The need for life cycle costing of LED lighting in senior living communities
By
Michael Chotiner
Jun 15, 2017
One way that managers of senior living communities can control expenses is to reduce lighting costs. The cost of LED lighting may be less than you think.
New hobbies can help residents preserve, enhance cognitive function
By
Dori Ray
Nov 20, 2023
Supporting senior living residents with interesting programming supports their experience and growth, which ultimately preserves and enhances their cognitive functions.
Keeping senior living residents safe with video and audio analytics
By
Paul Baratta
Sep 15, 2022
Typically thought of as strictly security technology, today’s surveillance devices are proving that they go far beyond traditional “security” applications, contributing to overall resident safety...