Hillcrest, Mercy Ridge named Gold winners in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2018
A Montessori dementia care program and the use of technology to communicate with residents and staff are the Gold winners in the Quality and Training categories, respectively, of the Senior Living track...
Chicago Methodist, Bickford earn Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2018
Communities that use a virtual reality staff training program and a unified nurse call and wander management system are the Gold winners of the Innovator of the Year and Safety categories, respectively,...
FutureCare, Christian Village win Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2018
The use of flash cards that remind people of information vital to their recovery, and the use of an accessible piece of exercise equipment, have led to awards in the Keep It Super Simple and High-Tech...
Windsor Healthcare, Charlie’s Place capture Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2018
An internally developed app to foster family engagement, and the use of technology designed to improve resident quality of life, were the focus of Gold Award winners in the Marketing and Activities categories,...
Technology company unveils monitoring device
By
Meredith Beirne
Aug 13, 2018
JNL Technologies has announced the launch of a wearable Wander Monitoring Transmitter meant to provide discreet protection for residents who need it.
3 ways data could shut down your facility
By
Kyle Taylor
Jul 16, 2018
Today, it’s less of a matter of whether you’ll have a data security breach and more of a matter of when. But if you take steps to mitigate the impact of a breach, then you can recover.
By the numbers
By
Julie E. Williamson
Apr 02, 2018
Good data-capture and analysis add up to better outcomes.
Social engagement technologies: Providers’ best practices
By
Majd Alwan, Ph.D.
Feb 26, 2018
Social isolation has been shown to increase the risk for a variety of poor health outcomes in people of all ages. The good news is that tech can help. Here are best practices gleaned from senior living...
What’s coming in senior living technology in 2018
By
Travis Palmquist
Jan 04, 2018
Here are eight top tech trends for senior living operators to be on the lookout for in 2018.
Location technology: Helping a senior living community improve resident care and staff efficiency
By
Adam Peck
Nov 30, 2017
Several years ago, Samaritan Village began evaluating new technology to further improve its care for residents while providing additional peace of mind.