Voice-activated technology provides ‘peace of mind’ for residents, families, provider says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2021
A senior living provider is using artificial intelligence technology to extend the ability of its workforce to support the increasing demands of its growing population of residents with complex needs.
On-site care, data and Dr. Bill Thomas: Lifesprk’s CEO talks about the company’s $30 million tech...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2021
Minneapolis-based Lifesprk recently acquired 35 Tealwood Senior Living communities, bringing them under Lifesprk Senior Living. Lifesprk CEO Joel Theisen recently shared with McKnight’s Senior Living...
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.
Into the future: Amazon and the rise of personal healthcare
By
Robin Gaster
May 04, 2021
Amazon is uniquely well-positioned to drive the next steps into the era of personal medicine.
Temi robots bring joy to residents and a Tech Awards Gold award to Williamsburg Landing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 06, 2020
A pursuit to adopt technology that serves and entertains residents paid off this spring for Williamsburg Landing, Gold winner in the 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards for its High-Tech/High-Touch...
COVID-19 prompts closer look at healthcare in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2020
The fear that COVID-19 has created about congregate living “is very real,” and the senior living industry must take steps to allay it, according to Nexus Insights founder and President Bob Kramer.
Technology-enabled services and care are fueling innovation in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2020
Investments in technology and technology-enabled care are fueling innovation in the senior living and care industry, although more investment is needed, according to industry experts.
Personal robots used in senior living are vulnerable to cyberattacks, McAfee finds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 13, 2020
The discovery that some robot “friends” increasingly used in senior living communities can be vulnerable to cyberattacks is “a reminder of how important vulnerability assessment programs are for...
K4Connect, Amazon partner to distribute 8,000 Echo Dots to senior living communities in COVID-19 initiative
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2020
K4Connect, a Raleigh, NC-based technology company, and Amazon are partnering to distribute more than 8,000 Echo Dots to more than 40 West Coast independent and assisted living communities affected by COVID-19.
Google pilots Nest Hub Max features at Merrill Gardens senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2020
Residents in seven Merrill Gardens Senior Living communities in Washington state are connecting with friends and family during the pandemic with a donation of 1,000 Google Nest Hub Max devices.