The president of a senior living ratings and reviews website shares three common qualities of highly regarded providers and three ways that operators can secure good online reviews and ratings from residents...
Be smart about phones, social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2016
If you haven’t reviewed your human resources manual lately, now may be a good time to check your policies related to cellphone and social media use by employees during work hours — or to formulate...
Ready or not, here it comes — in fact, it’s here
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2022
From tools that help employers improve the recruiting and retention of workers to self-driving cars that help residents get around in Florida or California, senior living already has a front-row seat to...
Siemens to acquire Brightly Software, formerly Dude Solutions, in $1.6 billion deal
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2022
Cary, NC-based Brightly Software, formerly known as Dude Solutions, will be acquired by Zug, Switzerland-based Siemens Smart Infrastructure in a $1.575 billion deal, plus earn-out, Siemens announced Monday.
‘Misuse’ and ‘physical’ data breaches are most common in senior living, report...
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2018
The most common types of data breaches in nursing and residential care facilities are related to misuse or paper copies of records, according to a new report. The good news is that there are steps the...
Technology may lead to ‘virtual assisted living,’ Senate Aging Committee hears
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Lois A. Bowers
May 23, 2019
Committee members also heard about how technology, such as virtual reality in assisted living, can help maintain health and quality of life for older adults.
President’s Council recommends ‘technology for graceful aging’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 27, 2016
Internet access, fraud and abuse protection, cognitive training products and safety-related monitoring technology all are addressed in recommendations in a new report from the President’s Council...
Seniors’ use of technology is growing, survey finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 21, 2017
Although seniors use technology less than younger adults, their use of it is growing, according to new research from the Pew Research Center. And the younger a senior is, the more likely he or she is to...
4 lessons from 3 tech wake-up calls
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Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2017
Three tech-related stories that made the news Friday serve as wake-up calls for individuals and businesses.
Program engages residents with technology
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2016
A pioneering program at an Arizona senior living community has enabled residents to learn new skills, strengthen bonds with family members and connect with staff members and fellow residents in new ways.