EEOC, DOJ say employers’ use of AI tools can violate ADA … JLL launches non-profit focused on mitigating climate change … Alexa Together eldercare subscription service now supports up to 10 caregivers
Business briefs, Oct. 27
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 27, 2021
SNFs in 3 states ordered to spend more on direct care ahead of other expenses … Minnesota Department of Health takes temporary control of Minneapolis SNF … OSHA
confirms first leader since 2017 …...
Senior living looks to smart technology to keep residents, staff connected
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2019
The Cardinal is one of the most recent communities to harness Alexa for its residents and staff. But it certainly won’t be the last.
Business briefs, Sept. 15
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 15, 2021
New Senior Investment Group stockholders approve merger with Ventas … Union doubles down on support for Biden’s Build Back Better plan with $3.5 million TV and digital ad buy … Business groups urge...
Virtual assistant, virtual reality get real tests at Civitas Senior Living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2018
Fort Worth, TX-based management company Civitas Senior Living is testing Alexa and virtual reality programming in the Lone Star State.
Technology presents variety of opportunities in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2022
Technology can be a game-changer for some communities — and their residents and staff.
Alexa foils theft from assisted living resident’s room, police say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2020
An Amazon Alexa-enabled device helped foil an attempted theft from a resident’s room at a Florida assisted living community, according to police.
VoiceFriend adds wellness check module
Apr 08, 2019
Boston-based VoiceFriend has released a wellness check module for its voice-activated notification and communications solution for senior living communities.
Amazon announces HIPAA-compliant skills for Alexa, with senior living parent companies in the mix
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2019
Alexa, the Amazon virtual assistant increasingly found in senior living communities across the country, now is capable of transmitting and receiving protected health information, Amazon announced Thursday....
Retail giant Best Buy pounces on telehealth trend, offering smartphone for seniors
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 25, 2021
The retailer known for selling television sets and refrigerators is jumping headlong into telehealth.