Senior living operator expands tech investment in fall detection, prevention
By
John O'Connor
May 09, 2024
New Perspective Senior Living unveiled plans to bolster its investment in the SafelyYou system. The system specializes in fall prevention.
Tech-driven initiative aims to reduce falls among the elderly
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2024
A technology-driven program that targets falls among older adults was recently unveiled by Connect America.
Pilot program leads to 42 percent reduction in resident falls
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2024
A tech-based pilot program helped Allegro Senior Living reduce resident falls by 42%, the company announced Thursday. As a result, the Grayslake, IL-based firm plans to expand the program to more of its...
Launch of healthcare company part of ‘natural evolution’ of caring for senior living residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 15, 2024
In what one senior living developer is calling a “natural evolution” in its business of caring for older adults, a new healthcare company has been launched to bridge the gap between traditional medical...
Popular LTC radar sensor system selected for pilot study on at-home seniors’ health
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
A popular LTC monitoring system was chosen to be part of a European pilot study on how the technology benefits seniors living alone.
Sensor system, enhanced by AI, now predicts falls, analyzes use of spaces better
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 05, 2024
A fall detection sensor system has added an AI query tool for caregivers to learn how a senior living community’s layout affects residents’ mobility.
This gadget proves wearable robots are hippest solution for elderly fitness
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 18, 2024
Recent research on a “hip-assist” robotic device, which goes around a users’ waist, could help users improve stride and balance for fitness.
Balance app puts ability to prevent falls in seniors’ pocket
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A new smartphone app helps older adults control their balance by monitoring a user’s body sway while he or she is standing still.
Predictive tech tools helping spur value-based care, health execs say
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 16, 2024
New tech is helping LTCs provide value-based care via AI and predictive technology, both tech and healthcare leaders say.
One in eight older adults reports using cannabis in past year
Dec 28, 2023
Use was more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol.