Earn 2 CE credits June 16 at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
May 26, 2022
Attendees of this year’s McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo can earn up to two continuing education credits at no charge while learning about workforce issues and technology.
‘Magic tables’ provide stimulation for memory care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Table top gaming consoles — so-called magic tables — are taking off in memory care communities, providing an easy way to stimulate the brains of those with memory impairing diseases.
‘Technology concierge’ program transforming tech use in senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2022
A little program to gauge resident interest in learning new technologies has blossomed into a technology concierge program that one senior living provider sees as potentially transformative for the industry.
Technology helps California senior living community through pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 18, 2022
Technology is helping residents of one California senior living community get to know who is behind the mask while maintaining pandemic safety.
Senior living disruption means new models that promote inclusion, purpose
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2022
Increasing consumer demand, outside investment, reengineering of traditional models, and financial and staffing pressure on existing senior living operators are changing the industry, according to experts.
Senior living should focus on its strengths for 2022 — making a difference every day: panelists
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2022
After 24 months into the pandemic, it’s safe to say the senior living industry has come to expect the unexpected.
Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...
Amazon partnership lands Alexa-enabled devices in Atria, Eskaton communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2021
A partnership between Amazon and senior living providers is bringing Alexa-enabled devices into residents’ homes in an effort to ease communication and customize experiences.
McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit set for Oct. 20
Oct 07, 2021
The McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit will be Oct. 20, providing attendees two webinars offering continuing education as well as two additional webinars, plus the presentation of the annual McKnight’s...
3 ways tech use during pandemic will change long-term care forever
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2021
With major vaccination programs completed and visitation restrictions easing, life at long-term care facilities across the country is inching toward looking more like its pre-pandemic self. But even when...