2018 IT Supplement updated 062518 Inside: Here’s where the data breaches can be found Focus more efforts on telehealth, feds are told Can robots serve as trustworthy companions? Newcomer Orangeworm...
MatrixCare tops 2018 Best in KLAS rankings for long-term care software
Jan 31, 2018
Bloomington, MN-based MatrixCare has ranked highest on the Best in KLAS list of long-term care software companies for the second consecutive year.
Senior living robot choice will depend on goal, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 12, 2017
Bookmark this article for the future, when you’re looking for a robot to assist staff and residents. Newly published research indicates that the type of robot senior living communities should select...
Students design bathing chair for residents with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2016
Montana State University students have designed a chair to improve the bathing experience for senior living residents who have dementia — and their caregivers.
Self-driving taxis come to The Villages in Florida
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2018
Silicon Valley start-up company Voyage announced Wednesday that it has launched the second test of its self-driving taxi service at a 55+ retirement community.
Episcopal Senior Communities chooses Vocera Communications System
Jan 09, 2018
Episcopal Senior Communities has chosen to use the Vocera Communications System its six continuing care retirement communities, which are located in the San Francisco area, the technology company announced...
Sensors help slow functional decline in assisted living residents: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2017
Sensors can help assisted living community staff members address illness and slow functional decline in residents by enabling the early detection of issues, according to the results of a newly published...
Tablet computers help manage agitation in people with dementia: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2017
Tablet computers are safe and potentially effective in managing agitation among people with dementia, according to the results of a small pilot study in press by the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
CCRC launches interactive map, virtual tour
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
In an effort to provide convenience and respond to the increasing technologic capabilities of residents, prospective residents and their families, a Florida continuing care retirement / life plan community...
Seniors not benefiting from digital health: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2016
Most older adults are not using digital technology for health-related purposes, limiting its ability to improve the quality, cost and safety of their healthcare, according to new research.