Algorithms can help address a crucial senior living issue
By
Mike Rosenbaum
Jun 30, 2016
Modern data science can help providers find the right people for each role in each department at each location.
Innovations may encourage retirement saving, committee hears
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 15, 2016
New apps and programs might encourage people to save more money for their needs in retirement and improve their financial literacy, said speakers at Wednesday’s hearing of the Senate Special Committee...
Internet-based monitoring system improves glycemic control
Feb 01, 2016
A study of a remote monitoring system for diabetes by the Kansas City Metropolitan Physician Association led to significant glycemic control improvement.
Tech and seniors: Been there, done that — or have you?
By
F. Scott Moody
Dec 10, 2015
We must throw away the perception that seniors are technologically ignorant.
How to win the online ratings game
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 07, 2015
The president of a senior living ratings and reviews website shares three common qualities of highly regarded providers and three ways that operators can secure good online reviews and ratings from residents...
Virginia retirement community launches tech initiative
Nov 18, 2015
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community has begun the first phase of a technology initiative that will enable residents to connect with each other and the world using wireless Internet, indoors and outdoors,...
HackFest will precede LeadingAge annual meeting
Oct 27, 2015
Taking a cue from this year’s LeadingAge annual meeting, the event will challenge teams to “Engage with Age” by working with an older adult to create technology-driven tools aimed at...
LeadingAge CAST releases new tools
Oct 21, 2015
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies has released a new portfolio of tools designed to help organizations select functional assessment and activity monitoring technology.
Google, Sanofi, Joslin collaborate to fight diabetes
Sep 01, 2015
Drug maker Sanofi, Google’s life sciences team and the Joslin Diabetes Center will collaborate in an effort to improve care and outcomes for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
$1.4M deal brings ‘Internet of Things’ to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 25, 2015
Signature Senior Living has signed a $1.4 million contract to have K4Connect technology installed in its communities.