High-tech ‘bike-helmet’ part of emerging field of light therapy for dementia, Alzheimer’s
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Light therapy is one way that seniors can both maintain and monitor their brain and cognitive function, one tech company co-founder says.
New tool that tracks body shape aids in locating wandering residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 28, 2023
The market for artificial intelligence-based tracking tools for seniors continues to expand. AI and facial recognition technology provider CyberLink Corp. launched its People Tracker tool, which uses AI...
Learn about engagement technology and earn 1 CE credit
Jul 13, 2021
How effective is engagement technology in home care? A panel of experts from across the continuum of long-term care will discuss this topic during a McKnight’s webinar on Thursday, July 29, at 1 p.m....
Award-winning ‘Music With Movement’ program arms caregivers with tuneful tool to treat dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
One recent music therapy program for seniors combines technologies, to help them combat depression and anxiety, researchers say.
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,...
Gamma for Grandma? Brain rhythm stimulation could beat current long-term strategy for Alzheimer’s,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 21, 2023
A range of “multisensory and noninvasive” interventions can be used to induce gamma stimulation in the brain, a new study indicates.
Technology investments meant to ‘improve resident experience’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 07, 2022
New air purification technology being installed in ALG Senior’s managed communities is a game-changer for the industry, according to a company executive.
Your favorite columns of 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 26, 2017
An examination of analytics reveals which business challenges were top topics of interest for McKnight’s Senior Living website visitors, newsletter readers and social media followers and friends...
Senior living residents contribute to understanding of aging through pilot studies despite pandemic challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2020
Senior living residents are furthering the understanding of aging through pilot programs in their communities even while they cope with the effects of a global pandemic.
Stanley Healthcare partners with Alzheimer’s Association
Jul 06, 2017
Stanley Healthcare will donate a portion of sales of its WanderGuard Blue Wander Management solution to support the activities of the Alzheimer’s Association every year as part of its new role as...