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.
Tech, labor, wellness, business concerns factor into senior living industry trends, predictions for 2022
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2022
The pandemic has left its mark on the senior living industry — good and bad. As another new year begins, some industry experts share trends and predictions for what lies ahead.
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.
Person-centered care, powered by data, is the future of collaborative care: speaker
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 11, 2021
Consumers are changing, focusing on lives of full experiences, meaning, well-being and whole health — and senior living and care organizations need to get on board to provide holistic healthcare and...
9,000 Google Nest Hub Max devices help residents of 300 senior living communities connect with loved...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2021
Older adults in more than 300 assisted living, independent living and affordable housing communities across the country are benefitting from a partnership providing 9,000 Google Nest Hub Max devices to...
Cybersecurity practices necessary to protect senior living organizations, residents: white paper
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 30, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the technology landscape of senior living, including the use of telehealth, employees working from home and residents using devices to stay in touch with loved ones. But that increased...
Older adults ‘satisfied’ with telehealth visits, but trust in doctor, care are issues: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2020
In a new survey on perceptions of virtual doctor appointments, older adults were least likely to cancel doctor appointments and were more satisfied with the experience of virtual visits as compared with...
Focus On: Technology emerging as a powerful option for residents
Jun 01, 2020
The latest ‘furniture’ additions: robots, drones and tech toys.
Senior living communities turn to wearable technology for contact tracing of COVID-19
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2020
With senior living communities serving as potential hot spots for COVID-19, operators are looking at all types of infection control measures to contain or prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Robots and drones: How the pandemic is shaping the use of technology for seniors
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2020
New technology is being called into service to address challenges related to social isolation and wellness presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.