How technology is helping senior living centers combat omicron
By
Danielle Myers
Mar 31, 2022
Over the course of the pandemic, senior living communities have upgraded their safety plans to better protect their residents and staff from new threats. One of the most impactful ways that senior living...
How telehealth and predictive technology can help bridge senior living staffing gaps
By
Amy Jeffs
May 21, 2020
It’s certainly not often that a global pandemic comes around, but unexpected things happen every day. Being prepared can make all the difference.
The top trends that will shape senior living and care in 2019
By
Lisa McCracken
Jan 14, 2019
There are challenges but also exciting times with numerous opportunities. It is a good time to be in senior living.
How mobile audiology can help improve resident quality of life
By
Katy Crisp, AuD
Mar 21, 2024
Maintaining optimal hearing is essential for senior living residents and other older adults to uphold their independence and active lifestyle. Hearing issues in many adults in the United States, however,...
Finding the right fit: Design lessons learned from people with dementia
By
Marije Seinen
Sep 01, 2022
As a user-centered designer, I’ve spent part of my career working to improve the lives of people living with dementia. In healthcare, I’ve seen firsthand that the success of a product often hinges...
Interoperability: Preventing emergency communication breakdowns in your senior living community
By
Danielle Myers
Dec 05, 2019
Interoperability enables computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information, allowing senior living owners and operators to leverage their systems more effectively, improving both efficiency...
Embracing technology to improve your census
By
Fred Peyerl, Ph.D., MBA
Mar 11, 2021
A growing number of software solutions are built specifically for long-term care and can help communities in a few different ways, all of which can positively affect census rates.
Choosing digital check-in tech for guests, staff and vendors
By
Sandy Vasquez
Mar 07, 2022
As an administrator of a 40-bed assisted living facility, I’m always on the lookout for ways to streamline procedures to spend less time on data management and more meaningful time with residents. With...
Virtual healthcare is great, but senior living providers should think about implications
By
Jordan Parnell
Gerald Stoll
Jul 08, 2021
Even as telehealth takes the world by storm as “new new thing” for healthcare, there are reasons for those in the senior living and care industry to take a step back and evaluate the advantages against...
The right tech: Here’s what’s been working to stave off loneliness in senior living
By
Fahad Aziz
Feb 11, 2021
Even as lockdowns are lifted and some senior living communities resume modified family visits and social programming, the pandemic isn’t over. Many older adults still will feel more comfortable limiting...