Engineering students create app for those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2016
A new smartphone app created by students at Cornell University is designed to help people with dementia stay connected to their memories, family and friends.
CDC: Sepsis reaction could mean difference between life, death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2016
Recognizing the signs of sepsis could mean the difference between life and death for your residents, according to a “Vital Signs” report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Care.com gets $46 million infusion from Google Capital
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2016
Google Capital has invested $46.35 million in Care.com, making the growth equity fund the largest investor in the website that helps caregivers find jobs and consumers find caregivers.
9 growth areas for health and wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2016
The most promising new health and wellness-related technologies, products and services are in nine areas, according to a new report from the AARP.
Telemedicine found to reduce ED visits among senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
The use of “high-intensity” telemedicine at senior living communities significantly reduces visits to emergency departments, according to recently published research.
Older adults increasingly going wireless
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 14, 2015
Older adults increasingly are getting rid of their landlines and exclusively using cell phones to make and receive telephone calls, according to preliminary results from the latest National Health Interview...
Robots for ADL assistance may be in future
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2015
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.5 million grant to help researchers develop robots that can assist older adults with activities of daily living and other chores.
Telemedicine can help seniors use ED less: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2015
Telemedicine can help senior living community residents visit the hospital emergency department less, according to recently published research.
Kisco Senior Living data breach could affect more than 26,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
More than 26,000 Kisco Senior Living residents and others could have been affected by a June hacking incident, legal counsel for the company said last week.
Deadline extended! Tech Awards nomination now due July 7
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 01, 2022
The deadline to enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards has been extended to Thursday, July 7.