Maplewood tests technology to improve residents’ lives, outcomes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2017
Maplewood Senior Living has launched a new center with the goals of increasing resident independence, better managing health and wellness, broadening social connectedness and improving safety and quality...
Barbarians at the firewall
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2017
Not to sound like an alarmist, but the chances of a cyberattack have never been greater.
Fidget spinners show promise in addressing dementia symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2017
An Ohio senior living community is finding that fidget spinners and cubes seem to produce a calming effect in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Outdated security
By
John Hall
Aug 01, 2017
Technology is changing many aspects of senior living security. New products and services are making it easier than ever to keep residents safe.
Combatting cognitive decline through new hearing innovation
By
Bernie Cavis
Matt Reiners
Jul 27, 2017
We as an industry must encourage residents to use listening devices so they can better engage in activities and with one another in a meaningful way that will help slow cognitive decline.
Enhancing senior care and services with analytics
By
Al Baker
Jul 20, 2017
Gathering and using data is becoming a crucial process to predict future needs in a multitude of industries. One of these industries is senior living.
K4 Connect integrates Garmin wearable devices into its platform
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 19, 2017
Technology company K4 Connect and Garmin International have partnered to encourage activity among senior living residents.
App could improve memory in those with dementia
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 10, 2017
A new “brain training” app could help improve memory for people in the early stages of dementia, according to the results of a recent study.
How big data affect how we care for seniors
By
Bryan Adams
Jun 29, 2017
Can big data affect how we care for seniors? The answer — both qualitatively and quantitatively — is yes. Here are three insights.