Eldercare robots take a step closer to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 08, 2016
Someday, it may be common for senior living residents and their caregivers to be assisted by robots, and sensors embedded throughout living spaces may be an integral part of healthcare. These technologies...
Online reviews ‘possible, yet underexplored’ source of data on assisted living quality: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2023
In an industry that lacks public quality reporting data, prospective residents are turning to online reviews, which may or may not be valid and reliable measures of quality and satisfaction, according...
Business briefs, May 9
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 09, 2023
New law tackles assisted living workforce, regulatory challenges …Uniguest acquires Eversound technology and content provider … Bill seeks to launch national pilot program of Section 202, Section 8...
mHealth-delivered coaching cuts blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes
Oct 03, 2023
The authors say such interventions may reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes outcomes.
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,...
Business briefs, May 28
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 28, 2024
Sector vows ‘confidence’ in staffing rule lawsuit success; consumer advocates press forward with complaints … Judge rejects plea deal for former Skyline nursing home owner Schwartz … Black Americans...
AI accurate in diagnosing suspicious skin lesions
Nov 29, 2023
AI may be less accurate than clinicians in usage for management decisions.
Business briefs, May 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 22, 2024
Staffing rule financial penalties could be ‘existential’ crisis for nursing homes … Aging services coalition urges passage of assisted living legislation for veterans … Attorney general sues over...
Wearable tech shows promise in spotting falls among older adults at home, improving reaction time
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
A new technology may be able to boost reaction times to help older adults who fall at home get care more quickly.
Virtual care with nonusual physician tied to more emergency visits
Dec 27, 2023
The authors say that the findings suggest that virtual visits may be best when there is an existing clinical relationship.