Rural seniors to receive health tech training from OATS, T-Mobile
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 14, 2023
A new partnership between T-Mobile and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) will offer tools and training to 100 select long-term care providers in 15 states in the rural south.
AI-threatened jobs are held mostly by women: study
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 01, 2023
Artificial intelligence is likely to disproportionately replace jobs typically held by women, according to a new study.
‘Elderverse’ concept could serve as a VR social hub for intrepid seniors, Mynd CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
The newly unveiled “elderverse” starts users out on a lush VR coastline, from which they can jump to entertainment or therapy options.
Mild cognitive impairment underdiagnosed
Nov 21, 2023
Only 0.1% of clinicians and practices have diagnosis rates within the expected range.
Pennsylvania to develop Master Plan for Older Adults with industry input
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2023
Pennsylvania aging services industry advocates and other stakeholders are gathering input after Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) signed an executive order Thursday creating a Master Plan for Older Adults to address...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor gains 21 in 2023
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2023
Twenty-one women are being announced today as 2023 inductees into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Senior living operator aims to raise ‘Purple Flag’ across its memory care communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 01, 2023
A New England-based assisted living provider is the first in the nation to seek dementia care accreditation for its entire portfolio of memory care communities through Purple Flag for Dementia Care.
New initiative unifies direct care workers and family caregivers to achieve better outcomes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2023
A multi-year collaboration aims to strengthen the relationship between direct care workers and family caregivers by drawing attention to policy barriers, research needs and workforce initiatives.
NHI seeks to capitalize on growth opportunities despite continuing challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2023
The outlook for 2023 is much more promising as National Health Investors returns to a focus on growth, according to President and CEO Eric Mendelsohn.
16 Veteran VIPs are part of 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction class
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2023
Sixteen women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as the third class of Veteran VIPs in the annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.