Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
Life plan communities thrive through connectedness
By
Gina Miller
May 10, 2018
Research shows that social connectedness improves physical health, mental and emotional well-being and even longevity, thereby enabling individuals and communities, including life plan communities, to...
App shows potential in independent living studies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2015
Two studies of an app are showing promise for enhancing the physical health, vitality and brain fitness of older adults residing in independent living communities.
Social media complements face-to-face interactions for residents
By
Lisa Price, M.D.
Mar 20, 2017
Recent research has found that Facebook interaction among older adults is doing more than just helping them while away the time.
App wins inugural Hackathon
Sep 30, 2015
IQ Sensor Solutions was the overall winner of the inaugural Cleveland Medical Hackathon, which ended Sept. 27.
$100,000 grant will help wellness program improve software
Dec 13, 2016
A $100,000 grant from the not-for-profit Aging in America will enable Vitalize 360, a joint venture between Hebrew SeniorLife and Kendal, to improve its software to promote healthful aging.
Home care: Senior living’s frenemy?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 10, 2021
These days, more operators are wondering whether home care is likely to become a friend or foe. Here’s the answer.
How wearable tech can enhance senior living
By
Chris Holbert
Sep 21, 2017
Many people already are familiar with fitness wearables. Another technology senior living facilities could consider for residents is mPERS, or mobile personal emergency response system.
Fewer deaths reported with enrollment in COVID-19 remote monitoring
Nov 18, 2021
The remote monitoring service, COVID Watch, reduced deaths at 30 and 60 days and was associated with presentation to the emergency department sooner.
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest rolls out Eversound technology to its communities
Apr 30, 2018
Eden Prairie, MN-based American Baptist Homes of the Midwest has rolled out proprietary audio technology from Eversound to its seven communities, across six states.