Senior living’s value proposition is changing, but providers can adapt and stay relevant, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
The senior living industry is suffering from a trust and image problem, as well as a data problem. But it’s still possible for the sector to adapt to emerging technology trends to reshape its future.
FDA approves toilet seat that monitors health
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to a health monitoring toilet seat, according to Casana, its maker.
FDA-approved software makes smart decisions about deep brain stimulation
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
New software for deep brain stimulation offers new functionality including a model of the patient’s brain, and can shorten programming times.
New tech pilot program will digitize provider’s caregiver logs
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 30, 2023
A senior care and services provider recently announced it is collaborating on a pilot program that would move their caregiver logs online.
Light and sound therapy may fend off memory and cognitive damage for chemo patients
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 08, 2024
A combination of light and sound therapy may be able to counteract the problems in the brain caused by chemo, new research shows.
Senior living and care providers finally may have some good news on the cybersecurity front as cybersecurity premiums for companies nationwide may finally be leveling off after years of double-digit increases,...
Medication managed by AI can help patients feel better, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
New research on an AI-tool for medication management showed cost savings and effective decision-making for high-risk patients.
SNF tech managers hoping for Change Healthcare recovery and sunnier times when HIMSS kicks off in Orlando,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 12, 2024
Healthcare providers, including many SNF operators, are hoping for answers on cybersecurity issues at this week’s HIMSS conference.
AI onslaught inspires new program vetting healthcare products and services
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
Clinical data firm Dandelion Health will begin a pilot program next month to evaluate AI programs that deal with electrocardiograms, or EKGs.
‘Exceeding expectations’: Robot ElliQ speaks for lonely seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
Ninety-five percent of the seniors users of a certain tabletop robot said that it made them feel less lonely.