If you haven’t reviewed your human resources manual lately, now may be a good time to check your policies related to cellphone and social media use by employees during work hours — or to formulate...
Nation’s second law for resident cameras in assisted living rooms gets closer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 20, 2016
Utah could become only the second state to require that assisted living communities grant requests from residents or their representatives to operate or install cameras in resident rooms if a bill being...
Wearables, apps part of $2.4 million social interaction study
Nov 18, 2015
The University of Texas at Austin is using a five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to study how social interactions improve the health of older adults. Participants will monitor their physical...
Wisconsin: Web site aims to help people meet challenges of aging
Oct 29, 2015
Aided by interviews with aging and healthcare professionals and others, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have launched a free website for older adults living anywhere in the state. It...
Brain game could help older adults remain independent longer
Oct 28, 2015
A computer brain game can help older adults strengthen prospective memory, a type of memory is crucial for planning, everyday functioning and independent living, according to an international team of scientists.
Robots for ADL assistance may be in future
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2015
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.5 million grant to help researchers develop robots that can assist older adults with activities of daily living and other chores.