AMDA leadership weighs in on DEA’s telehealth medicine rules debate
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aaron Dorman
Aug 10, 2023
The DEA may re-evaluate its rules on prescribing controlled substances via telehealth appointments, following a deluge of 38,000 public comments on the initial rulemaking.
Social media use grows among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2015
If your marketing and communication plans to reach residents and prospective residents don’t already include social media, new research may convince you of the need.
AI may increase healthcare inequities, expert warns
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 08, 2023
AI has many benefits for senior living providers but it’s not without its drawbacks. One expert says it could lead to healthcare inequities.
Innovations may encourage retirement saving, committee hears
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 15, 2016
New apps and programs might encourage people to save more money for their needs in retirement and improve their financial literacy, said speakers at Wednesday’s hearing of the Senate Special Committee...
Tech Awards entry deadline less than 3 weeks away
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2021
The deadline for receipt of nominations for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards is May 25, less than three weeks from now. There is no cost to enter.
Can video games push the pause button on Alzheimer’s symptoms?
By
Kia Crawford
Aug 22, 2016
Researchers are using video games to treat symptoms of degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Video games may be helpful in diagnosing such conditions, too.
4 telemedicine benefits for senior living and care
By
Gigi Sorenson, RN, MSN
Feb 20, 2020
As healthcare leaders look for new ways to control costs and bring care to older individuals, many are turning to telemedicine to deal with current challenges.
May 28, learn how to help residents combat loneliness and boredom
May 18, 2020
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, residents of senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities are even more at risk than usual for social isolation, loneliness and boredom. In a May 28 webinar,...
AI may help predict mortality in dementia patients
Mar 05, 2024
The prediction was feasible across time frames using certain clinical features.
Mobile device may ID wound infections earlier
Aug 30, 2023
The device combines photography, infrared thermography and bacterial fluorescence images.