July 1 is standard deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2024
Monday is the standard deadline for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program.
Wearable tech shows promise in spotting falls among older adults at home, improving reaction time
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
A new technology may be able to boost reaction times to help older adults who fall at home get care more quickly.
Wearable sensors improve balance assessment
By
John O'Connor
Jun 27, 2024
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have developed a balance assessment method that uses strategically-placed sensors.
A positive early verdict for AI in LTC, with caveats noted
By
John Hall
Jun 21, 2024
Experts say artificial intelligence tools have the potential to free staff for critical tasks and to offer deeper insights into community operations.
Focus on briefs: Information technology
Jun 21, 2024
Execs: Health AI widespread in 3 years; Aging research program tackles AI; More older adults becoming comfortable with using tech to help them age in place
Earn CE credit Thursday at McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2024
Attendees of the eighth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo this Thursday will be able to earn a continuing education credit while learning about evolving technology.
Amazon expands mail-order subscriptions to Prime members on Medicare
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 21, 2024
Amazon.com is letting Prime members on Medicare join its RxPass mail-order prescription service for just $5 a month. The move could save older adults more money on out-of-pocket costs for generic prescription...
Data breach business disruption mitigated by 2 steps: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
Proactive leadership and strategic planning will help mitigate the business disruption caused by the “Pandora’s box” of data breaches facing healthcare companies, according to a new white paper from...
Evolving tech is subject of June 20 McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo webinar
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2024
Evolving technology will be the featured topic in a session at the eighth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on Thursday, June 20. Senior living professionals will be able to earn a continuing...
AI screens patients for clinical trials with greater accuracy than staff
Jun 20, 2024
In addition to enhanced performance, automated screening cuts costs.