Senior living community uses Alexa AI to addresses staffing challenges
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 06, 2023
One senior living community is an example of how to use AI-based Alexa devices to both alleviate staffing inefficiencies and improve care.
Alexa will soon put users in touch with telehealth doctors
Mar 01, 2022
The cost will depend on the patient’s insurance.
Alexa-enabled alarm system helps staff respond to emergencies
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new call safety system uses Alexa to enable voice-enabled requests and clarify when such calls are an emergency.
Carlton Senior Living use of Alexa leads to Gold in Innovator of the Year category
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 01, 2023
Carlton Senior Living was awarded Gold in the Innovator of the Year category of the Senior Living track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Eve, new artificial companion, provides homebound seniors engagement, friendship
By
Foster Stubbs
Apr 04, 2024
Eve sells a device that has the appearance of a traditional rotary phone and serves as a companion for the elderly or other homebound people.
More news for Monday, July 24
Jul 23, 2017
Baby boomers and their elders make up outsize share of consumer spending … The octogenarians who love Amazon’s Alexa … Venture capitalists want tech for people over 50
Senior living community’s tech investments paying off, increasing resident safety
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
LTC residents were recently able to receive assistance within minutes after falling, thanks to the recent integration of safety tech.
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.
More news for Wednesday, Nov. 30
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2022
Resources empower older adults to plan for changes in driving, firearm use: study … 40% of older adult brains show signs of LATE dementia … Amazon launches Alexa Smart Properties for Senior Living...
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.