Robots’ surprising nonfans — and how to win them over
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2020
As the use of social/personal robots increases in senior living communities, a new study has uncovered a surprising group of nonfans – grandchildren — and suggests ways to win them over.
Combining the human touch with technology to improve quality of life
By
Col. Paul Bricker
Jul 13, 2020
To infuse technology into delivery of services wherever possible, it’s important to invest in programs to make innovation a part of the community culture, through partnerships with some of the most advanced...
Technology takes center stage in senior living in 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2020
Someday, when we look back on 2020, we might well say it was the year of technology in senior living.
Information management: 3 things to look for
By
Christina Robbins
Aug 22, 2019
Enterprise content management, or ECM, not only can streamline your records management but also can help with information security and process automation.
Pay attention to that soap opera-watching robot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2019
Someone at Edge Hill University clearly has a sense of humor, but research there is no laughing matter.
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.
Sizing up the state of labor in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 30, 2018
Monday will be Labor Day. This may be as good a time as any to size up the state of labor in senior living.
Senior living staff, residents vital to technology development
By
John Moore
May 17, 2018
Senior living community staff members and residents can be crucial to the development and refinement of technology meant to benefit them. Who better to listen to than those who will use something every...
Pharmacists can play key roles in improving health outcomes for at-risk seniors
By
Orsula Knowlton, PharmD, MBA
Apr 12, 2018
Pharmacists have three evolving roles as a result of the drive toward value-based care.
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.