Seniors cut costs, ease caregiving pressures with new tool that increases their digital health literacy
By
Adam Healy
Nov 01, 2023
Seniors have a new tool to help them connect with care providers: the Papa digital health platform, which now has a digital literacy feature.
Senior living residents eligible for $7 million federal COVID-19 telehealth program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 09, 2023
The launch of a federal telehealth model will provide any adult — including senior living and affordable senior housing residents — access to at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, telehealth sessions and antiviral...
New report warns: Russian, North Korean hackers take aim at healthcare industry
By
Christine Birkner
May 18, 2023
Healthcare organizations must remain vigilant against cyber attacks by Russian and North Korean hacker groups, a global advisory firm said.
Amazon promises more ‘connectivity’ of fragmented healthcare services in the near future
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
Amazon is hoping to get its various services streamlined so that it complements, rather than clashes with, other health services.
Are filters and germicidal lights actually useful? New study hopes to clear the air about them
By
Kristen Fischer
Aaron Dorman
Nov 21, 2023
A new study says air filtration systems can’t stop people from getting viral infections, according to new research.
Digital transformation improves productivity at CCRC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 22, 2023
Digital transformation initiatives improved productivity at United Methodist Communities of New Jersey, according to a case study by the LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies. UMC of New Jersey...
Senior living technology spending returns to ‘normal priorities’ in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2023
Technology investments in senior living and care are returning to “normal priorities” after a prior focus on COVID-19 pandemic and infection control systems, according to the results of a new survey.
Amazon Pharmacy expands drone delivery service to prescription medications
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Older adults in one Texas town looking to simplify their medication management might be able to have prescriptions delivered via drone.
AI implant allows stroke survivor to communicate in both Spanish, English
Jun 03, 2024
A bilingual brain implant has enabled a stroke survivor to communicate in both Spanish and English, offering promising implications for senior living operators managing bilingual residents with communication...
Data shows new heart health guidelines could dramatically reduce statin eligibility
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 11, 2024
If American Heart Association guidelines passed in November 2023 are widely adopted, about 40% fewer people would meet the criteria to be on statins, a new study shows.