Elmcroft introduces new medication management system
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 23, 2017
Elmcroft Senior Living has introduced a proprietary medication management system into more than half of its senior living communities, with plans to use it in all of its communities in the future. Belmont...
How big data affect how we care for seniors
By
Bryan Adams
Jun 29, 2017
Can big data affect how we care for seniors? The answer — both qualitatively and quantitatively — is yes. Here are three insights.
EHR vendor to pay $155 million to settle False Claims Act case
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2017
Electronic health records vendor eClinicalWorks and some of its employees will pay a total of $155 million to resolve a False Claims Act lawsuit alleging that they misrepresented the capabilities of the...
Driving smart decisions with self-service business intelligence
By
Ben Tai
May 18, 2017
In senior living, the real technology stars are behind the scenes, in the form of data analytics and business intelligence.
How to save time when collecting electronic protected health information
By
Chris Byers
May 04, 2017
Collecting and managing electronic protected health information can be a major drain on your time when you have to continually update online records via paperwork, faxes or scanned documents. Here’s...
‘Smart’ senior living system implemented at five Spring Arbor communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2017
A technology platform newly implemented after a pilot project enables staff members to monitor care, hospitality and operational efficiency, but some of its main benefits relate to resident socialization...
3 social media hacks to help your senior living center create an online community
By
Mark Babbitt
Apr 20, 2017
As competition in the senior living industry intensifies, a strong social media presence may provide a competitive advantage. Here are three ways to create an online community around your brand.
51 percent of tweets about dementia contain stigma: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2017
Fifty-one percent of tweets by private users of Twitter accounts contain comments that are stigmatizing when they mention dementia or the people who have it, according to a recently published study.
Shaping up
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2017
Transformative technology is changing the look and feel of senior living in the United States. The real beneficiaries are residents.
The value of in-room audio
By
Jack Sheehan
Apr 06, 2017
By installing an advanced emergency call system with in-room audio, senior living community owners can help residents maintain a sense of dignity while ensuring their safety.