The deadline to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards has been extended until Wednesday, June 28.
1 week left to enter the 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards
Jun 16, 2023
The deadline to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards is a week away — Friday, June 23. Find out more here.
Senior living provider announces data breach of employee personal information
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2022
An Oregon-based senior living and skilled nursing provider has had its computer network breached, affecting the personal information of some of its employees as well as some employees of affiliated entities.
New sensor innovations use heat and sound to improve falls detection capabilities
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 17, 2023
Newly announced sensor tech uses thermal imaging and sound, respectively, to track issues related to cognitive and physical decline.
Biosensor company on a mission to plug leaks from failed IV insertion
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A health tech company that makes biosensors for IV insertions is hoping to significantly expand its market this fall.
Not enough seniors with heart disease using monitors, study suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 18, 2023
Less than half of adults who either have heart disease or are at-risk to develop conditions use a smartphone or tablet app for health-tracking purposes, the research claims.
Selfhelp wins Gold for efforts to reduce isolation among older adults
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 08, 2022
Efforts related to its Virtual Senior Center earned Selfhelp Community Services a Gold award in the Building Bridges category of the Senior Living track of the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology...
AI-aided system can help improve stroke rehab, reduce risk of second emergency, report finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 12, 2024
A new AI model was able to reduce older adults’ recurrent strokes, heart attacks and vascular death, researchers discovered.
Senior living and care providers finally may have some good news on the cybersecurity front as cybersecurity premiums for companies nationwide may finally be leveling off after years of double-digit increases,...
More tech needed to plug long-term care ‘service gap,’ one industry expert says
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 02, 2021
The impending intersection of a growing older adult population and the ongoing inadequate number of caregivers employed to assist them makes it imperative that senior living and care operators continue...