New humanoid robot literally takes a weight off LTC caregiver burden
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 17, 2023
One hundred models of a new robot that can lift its own weight, more than 110 pounds, will be produced by the end of the year.
Robust cybersecurity is critical for resident safety. Here’s what you should know
By
Mike Skinner
Oct 19, 2023
Effective cybersecurity is a whole-organization effort and not the exclusive domain of the IT department. Nowhere is this perhaps more true — or more consequential — than for those who provide care.
Assisted living community uses Alexa-powered devices to increase resident-staff engagement
By
Christine Birkner
May 25, 2023
An assisted living community and technology provider used an Alexa-powered device to increase resident-staff engagement.
New advisory committee will ‘explore’ future tech challenges in senior living
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 21, 2023
One senior living tech provider is forming a new advisory committee to help provide feedback on best practices and future technology needs.
How technology can help seniors connect and not be lonely
By
Kerry Burnight, Ph.D.
Sep 20, 2018
Technology is supposed to make our lives better and easier, but not everyone is benefitting from its use.
Internet-based monitoring system improves glycemic control
Feb 01, 2016
A study of a remote monitoring system for diabetes by the Kansas City Metropolitan Physician Association led to significant glycemic control improvement.
Alexa will soon put users in touch with telehealth doctors
Mar 01, 2022
The cost will depend on the patient’s insurance.
Companion robot will not go mainstream in 2022
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 20, 2021
Although 2021 saw renewed investment and focus on the social robotics market, 2022 will not be the breakout year the industry is hoping for, according to a new report on technology trends.
Adult children dread discussing senior living with aging parents: poll
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2016
The most-dreaded topic of discussion that adult children have regarding their aging parents involves the older adults’ perceived need for assisted living and long-term care, according to respondents...
$1 billion contract supports veterans’ telehealth, tech-enabled care
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 23, 2023
AI-giant Iveda, in partnership with Movement Interactive, announced Thursday that it had received an eight-year Veterans Affairs contract worth just over $1 billion to use IvedaCarea and IvedaAI for telehealth...