3 tips for helping residents adopt safe digital habits
By
Ryan Greene
Oct 27, 2022
The past three years have ushered in some enormous changes for older adults. Think about it. How many of your residents spoke with grandchildren “face-to-face” on a device they could hold in their...
Digitally transforming senior housing to meet the coming older adult population boom
By
Brad Frasher
Oct 20, 2022
As the senior living industry prepares for the incoming surge of older adults caused by the aging US population, the most successful providers will be those that undergo a complete digital transformation.
Keeping senior living residents safe with video and audio analytics
By
Paul Baratta
Sep 15, 2022
Typically thought of as strictly security technology, today’s surveillance devices are proving that they go far beyond traditional “security” applications, contributing to overall resident safety...
Finding the right fit: Design lessons learned from people with dementia
By
Marije Seinen
Sep 01, 2022
As a user-centered designer, I’ve spent part of my career working to improve the lives of people living with dementia. In healthcare, I’ve seen firsthand that the success of a product often hinges...
Depression and falls: How data can lead to proactive care
By
Elissa Barpal, BSN, RN
Aug 18, 2022
Some symptoms of depression now can be monitored automatically, producing data that help caregivers be proactive about falls.
‘Smart’ caregiving offers benefits to residents, staff
By
Katherine Wells
Aug 11, 2022
People are retiring later, healthcare needs are changing, and senior living is getting “smarter,” with convenience and collaborative communication as benefits.
Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
Complete your C-suite with a CIO
By
Seth Anthony
Jun 02, 2022
The providers that are going to thrive and grow are those that give a seat at the proverbial table to their information technology leaders.
Today’s technology is revolutionizing senior living
By
Margaret DeVinney
May 19, 2022
With more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day, senior living is set for tremendous growth as the resident demographic moves toward the baby boomers. Those new tech-savvy prospective residents do...
6 ways to minimize risk within your senior living community
By
Kenita Hill
May 12, 2022
If you can maintain a low level of risk in your senior housing community, it can keep your residents and staff members safe.