Get tips to maximize efficiency in your senior living community July 25
Jul 12, 2019
Mark Schoedel, vice president of Lutheran Senior Services, and Rachel Koroknay, senior implementation specialist for Dude Solutions, will discuss how embracing technology and gathering data enable efficiency...
More news for Thursday, June 20
Jun 20, 2019
Excessive napping linked to cognitive decline in older men … Florida gives the green light to fully autonomous vehicles … Ziegler Link•Age Fund II invests in K4Connect
Speakers announced for McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 07, 2019
Workforce, technology and behavioral health will be the three tracks of the third annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo, set for Thursday, June 20. Attendees can earn up to three continuing education...
For health and wellness technology, older adults want to learn from healthcare professionals
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 20, 2019
Unlike with other types of technology, older adults still “rely heavily” on physicians and other healthcare professionals for information about health and wellness-related technologies, according to...
Study identifies characteristics that robots used for dementia support should have
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 03, 2019
The list was derived from interviews and hands-on workshops at adult day centers for those living with dementia.
Sentrics acquires Silversphere
Apr 12, 2019
Sentrics has acquired Silversphere, the company announced Thursday.
OnShift introduces mobile app enhancement
Apr 10, 2019
OnShift announced Tuesday another way for employers to offer workers access to earned but unpaid wages as well as a direct deposit option to give earned wages to those without bank accounts.
Blood tests and phone apps: The future of diagnosing Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2019
Last week in a blog post, Bill Gates shared some exciting ways that Alzheimer’s disease might be diagnosed in the future.
VoiceFriend adds wellness check module
Apr 08, 2019
Boston-based VoiceFriend has released a wellness check module for its voice-activated notification and communications solution for senior living communities.
Video game may help slow dementia progression, address workforce issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 20, 2019
Elmcroft Senior Living is helping researchers determine whether a robot-guided video game can help slow dementia progression by encouraging older adults to exercise and socialize. The technology also may...