Remote monitoring technology reduces hospital admissions from nursing homes
By
Christine Birkner
May 30, 2023
One group of nursing homes used remote monitoring tools that reduced residents’ doctor’s visits, ambulance trips and hospital admissions.
Providers look to AI to solve staffing shortages
By
Christine Birkner
May 30, 2023
AI is key to helping with healthcare’s continued staffing shortage, according to a report by Kaufman Hall.
Consider these points when planning senior living campuses and communities
By
Julie Heiberger, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Jon Rynish, AIA LEED AP
May 30, 2023
Senior living organizations are finding that the priorities of yesteryear far different from today. Just as with many other aspects of our society, the pace of change has heightened for the industry. We’ve...
Assisted living community uses Alexa-powered devices to increase resident-staff engagement
By
Christine Birkner
May 25, 2023
An assisted living community and technology provider used an Alexa-powered device to increase resident-staff engagement.
Wearable AI patch monitors multiple health factors for seniors
By
Christine Birkner
May 24, 2023
Researchers have created a new wearable patch that harnesses AI and nanotechnology to monitor seniors’ health via biometrics.
FDA authorizes new software for automatic insulin delivery
By
Christine Birkner
May 24, 2023
For senior living residents with diabetes, the FDA just opened the door for software-backed tools that could make treatment easier.
IoT technology being tested for fall prevention in Australia
By
Christine Birkner
May 24, 2023
An Australian-based senior living care solution provider, is testing new tools that use the internet of things to detect and prevent falls.
AI screening tool for dementia being developed by Columbia researcher
By
Christine Birkner
May 23, 2023
One researcher is creating an artificial intelligence method that screens seniors for dementia by analyzing their voices.
Augmented reality improving medical exams in long-term care facilities
By
Christine Birkner
May 22, 2023
Researchers in Australia are using AR technology to make medical exams in long-term care facilities more efficient.
Algorithm could detect, prevent seniors’ allergic reactions to antibiotics
By
Christine Birkner
May 19, 2023
A new technology could be a game-changer for senior living and nursing home residents who have allergic reactions to antibiotics.