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.
Operators using telehealth, live-streaming, video-chatting in this time of COVID-19
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2020
Senior living operators today have much more sophisticated technology at their disposal than did their predecessors, and they’re putting that technology to good use to help ensure the health and safety...
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.
Attention senior living operators: Analytics will not solve all your problems
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2018
When it comes to senior living, technology arguably is the most disruptive force in play. And within the technology sphere, no tool is making a bigger impact than analytics.
Designing for dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2017
An app that was under development when we first told you about it in June is now available to help make living environments more friendly for those with dementia.
Barbarians at the firewall
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2017
Not to sound like an alarmist, but the chances of a cyberattack have never been greater.
4 lessons from 3 tech wake-up calls
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2017
Three tech-related stories that made the news Friday serve as wake-up calls for individuals and businesses.
Yes, thieves are coming for your data
By
John O'Connor
Feb 23, 2017
Think your senior living community is exempt from data theft? Think again.
A tech breakthrough that shows how far we’ve come
By
John O'Connor
Aug 25, 2016
A technological development could give operators the ability to markedly improve care delivery and coordination.
They must have a chip on their shoulder
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2016
There is a very simple, effective way to prevent residents with dementia from wandering into harm’s way. Unfortunately, it is also illegal in many places.