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...
Is your EHR built for the future? 3 key considerations
By
Nick Patel
Nov 03, 2020
Whether you are actively seeking a new electronic health record system or you have one in place, it’s important to look beyond the situation at hand and assess what will be needed for a future you can’t...
Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
Using data analytics to thrive in the PDGM era
By
Amy Anderson
Jun 10, 2021
In the era of PDGM, the best way to streamline workflows, increase staff satisfaction and translate data into actionable information is to use the right technology.
Leveraging advances in tech is key to enhancing senior living
By
Armand Lauzon
Nov 16, 2017
For the millions of older adults in our country, it’s an exciting time to embrace the tech solutions that are creating affordable and necessary resources that haven’t been previously available.
Tech Award Gold goes to Arrow Senior Living for new digital check-in
By
Chloe Konrad
Oct 22, 2021
Getting in and out of buildings: In normal years, this isn’t a task to which most anyone would give a second thought once regulatory issues have been addressed. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however,...
The gift of senior living
By
Shelley Esden
Dec 22, 2021
This holiday season, there are few gifts more loving than the safety and security afforded by senior living.
Twitter competitor Meta’s Threads debuts as new social media, marketing opportunity
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 06, 2023
A new social media platform and Twitter alternative will debut Thursday morning.
‘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...
Social media complements face-to-face interactions for residents
By
Lisa Price, M.D.
Mar 20, 2017
Recent research has found that Facebook interaction among older adults is doing more than just helping them while away the time.