Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
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.
Enhanced ‘smart’ cushion for wheelchair users the result of tech-giants partnership
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
Two companies that produce technology to enable “smart” cushioned wheelchairs announced a new partnership this week.
How IT can help long-term care slice through the ‘noise’
By
John Hall
Feb 01, 2023
Connectivity issues among most pressing for operators to solve,
but creativity can boost outcomes, even in small organizations.
SCAN Group’s strategic investment in MedArrive advances in-home care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 26, 2021
What started as an effort to get COVID-19 shots into the arms of homebound seniors has resulted in a major investment by SCAN Group and medical logistics and services company MedArrive.
Recovering from emotional, economic effects of pandemic will dominate senior living in 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2021
Virus-related matters will dominate the actions of senior living owners and operators for the time being, industry leaders told McKnight’s Senior Living.
The gift of senior living
By
Shelley Esden
Dec 22, 2021
This holiday season, there are few gifts more loving than the safety and security afforded by senior living.
AI-powered workout program helps seniors maintain more active lifestyles
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
Developers of an AI-enabled fitness machine have completed a pilot program with an assisted living and memory care community in Florida.
Falls prevention the new-fashioned way: Machine learning and data-fueled tools
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 12, 2023
Fall prevention is crucial to keeping nursing home and senior living residents safe, and technology is increasingly being used to help.
Tech Awards Gold goes to Erickson for infectious disease management system
By
Chloe Konrad
Oct 26, 2021
During the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many long-term care providers adapted to new situations out of necessity. Erickson Senior Living, however, went further and created an integrated infectious...