Harnessing analytics to optimize staff efficiency and reduce burnout in senior living
By
Kunaal Goel
May 16, 2024
it is important to use technology to optimize staff efficiency and avoid staff burnout, especially as we consider the incoming demographic changes with the baby boomer generation aging into senior living...
Virtual approaches could aid staffing, health: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2017
Seniors housing and care organizations may be able to address some of their staffing challenges, while helping residents improve their health, through virtual healthcare technology, suggests a new report...
More than a feeling
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2023
Many of us may have positive feelings about the senior living industry and the benefits it offers. Now Argentum is pursuing a course of action to put some numbers behind those feelings.
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...
Low-cost wearable sensors may lead to better Parkinson’s care
By
John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2024
For those with Parkinson’s disease, low-cost, wearable sensors could improve care access, a new study finds. To have their symptoms monitored, such patients must periodically undergo assessment to have...
Exercise may worsen cognitive impairment in those with dementia, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 18, 2018
Moderate to high-intensity exercise does not slow and in fact may hasten cognitive decline in older adults who have dementia, according to the results of a study published Wednesday in The BMJ. The findings...
AI tool may aid remote assessment of Parkinson’s symptom severity
Sep 18, 2023
Performance was better than that of a certified rater but not quite as good as that of an expert neurologists.
AI analysis of Parkinson’s classifies disease with higher specificity than ever before, researchers...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 17, 2023
While some AI may already be able to predict Parkinson’s years before symptoms occur, new research takes that capability even further and can delve into subtypes of Parkinson’s.
Health lawyers, bioethicist call for tighter regulation of AI in prior authorizations
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 15, 2024
Although artificial intelligence promises exciting efficiency benefits, its usage in insurance prior authorizations demands wider and more holistic oversight from state and federal bodies, a trio of experts...
You are making a difference every day — and it’s time for some recognition
By
John O'Connor
Jul 11, 2019
Three reasons to enter the free McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards. The deadline is July 24.