Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing facilities, provider reports
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A data breach over the summer may have given hackers access to health records for both residents and staff at 40 nursing homes.
Asbury residents elevate technology in older adult care through pilot programs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 25, 2022
With the trifecta of a large information technology staff at its disposal, a philanthropic foundation and a forward-looking resident population, Asbury Communities is working to elevate technology in the...
Reducing readmissions is goal of Brookdale telehealth partnership
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 20, 2017
Brookdale Senior Living hopes to reduce hospital readmissions by offering Iris Plans’ advance care planning telehealth services to its residents through a new partnership announced by the companies.
Alexa-enabled alarm system helps staff respond to emergencies
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new call safety system uses Alexa to enable voice-enabled requests and clarify when such calls are an emergency.
Senior living provider expands partnership with technology vendor
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 23, 2018
Carlton Senior Living has expanded its partnership with RF Technologies to provide wireless safety solutions for residents.
Amazon announces HIPAA-compliant skills for Alexa, with senior living parent companies in the mix
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2019
Alexa, the Amazon virtual assistant increasingly found in senior living communities across the country, now is capable of transmitting and receiving protected health information, Amazon announced Thursday....
Program engages residents with technology
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2016
A pioneering program at an Arizona senior living community has enabled residents to learn new skills, strengthen bonds with family members and connect with staff members and fellow residents in new ways.
Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2024
Join McKnight’s for a complimentary “Meeting of the Minds” virtual event on Thursday, June 27, to hear the latest news and information about staffing and artificial intelligence from industry experts.
FDA announces health tech committee to begin guiding regulatory decisions
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 13, 2023
The FDA announced a new advisory committee for digital health technologies to help guide on a number of tech topics relevant to senior care.
Bedrock Healthcare touts multiple partnerships to bring new tech, AI, to clients
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 13, 2023
Long-term care firm Bedrock Healthcare at Home has announced several new tech partnerships that the company hopes will improve patient care.