How technology can help seniors connect and not be lonely
By
Kerry Burnight, Ph.D.
Sep 20, 2018
Technology is supposed to make our lives better and easier, but not everyone is benefitting from its use.
Eldermark launches contact center and live chat services
Sep 14, 2018
Eldermark has launched a new contact center with inbound and outbound call capabilities. The center also supports live chat that integrates with the company’s sales customer relationship management...
Updated Apple Watch can detect falls, and HomePod wireless speaker has new features
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2018
A watch that can detect falls, and a wireless speaker with new features, were two highlights of Apple’s keynote event Wednesday in Cupertino, CA. The Apple Watch Series 4, the first major design...
Technology partnership streamlines entertainment, caregiving services via television
Aug 30, 2018
DISH’s voice remote is now compatible with the Independa AnyTV Companion, the companies announced Wednesday.
GreatCall to be acquired by Best Buy for $800 million
Aug 16, 2018
GreatCall is being acquired by Best Buy Co. Inc. for $800 million in cash, the latter company announced Wednesday. The transaction is expected to close by the end of Best Buy’s fiscal 2019 third...
The truth about enterprise WiFi in senior care
By
Mark McIntyre
Aug 16, 2018
WiFi is a hot topic in senior living and long-term care these days, often because it’s a major source of frustration. But it doesn’t have to be.
Reframing the role of virtual care in senior living
By
Lisa McCracken
Aug 13, 2018
Virtual care technologies can help you address staffing shortages, pressures to enhance outcomes and a desire to reach older adults in their houses.
Mediware Information Systems acquires BlueStrata EHR
Aug 02, 2018
Mediware Information Systems has acquired BlueStrata EHR, the companies announced Wednesday.
Technology partnership aims to benefit residents, staff
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 19, 2018
The Avamere Family of Companies and K4Connect will work together to bring K4Community, K4Connect’s flagship senior living solution, to Avamere communities.
3 ways data could shut down your facility
By
Kyle Taylor
Jul 16, 2018
Today, it’s less of a matter of whether you’ll have a data security breach and more of a matter of when. But if you take steps to mitigate the impact of a breach, then you can recover.