Researchers develop ‘Fitbit on steroids’ for people with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2016
Researchers at the Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed what they are calling a “Fitbit on steroids,” a wearable sensing device that can track the activities and behavior...
Asbury residents elevate technology in older adult care through pilot programs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 25, 2022
With the trifecta of a large information technology staff at its disposal, a philanthropic foundation and a forward-looking resident population, Asbury Communities is working to elevate technology in the...
GreatCall to be acquired by Best Buy for $800 million
Aug 16, 2018
GreatCall is being acquired by Best Buy Co. Inc. for $800 million in cash, the latter company announced Wednesday. The transaction is expected to close by the end of Best Buy’s fiscal 2019 third...
Virtual approaches could aid staffing, health: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2017
Seniors housing and care organizations may be able to address some of their staffing challenges, while helping residents improve their health, through virtual healthcare technology, suggests a new report...
Magnets in consumer electronics can interfere with medical devices
Aug 26, 2021
In close proximity (1 to 11 mm), static magnetic fields created by iPhone 12, Apple Watch 6 models can interfere with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
Parkinson on pandemic: IT investment key
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2020
COVID-19 is the biggest crisis to hit the long-term care industry in its history, but the question now is how to ensure that providers are prepared should something like it happen again, Mark Parkinson,...
Senate leader promises coronavirus relief this week as U.S. cases, deaths increase and senior living...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2020
As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads in the U.S. and senior living companies face increasing challenges, the Senate on Tuesday did not vote on a relief bill passed by the House. Senate Majority...
Residents of Brookdale, Touchmark among participants in cognition research
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2021
Residents of Brookdale Senior Living, Touchmark and other senior living communities are helping researchers improve their understanding of cognition and brain health.
McKnight’s Fall Online Expo returns Thursday
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2016
Bullying, healthcare claims and health information technology safety will be the topics when the McKnight’s Fall Online Expo returns this Thursday.
Glennis Solutions achieves national IT certification for resident care software platform
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 27, 2022
Louisville, KY-based Glennis Solutions’ resident care software platform has achieved certification from the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology, the Atria Senior Living-owned...