Amazon the latest to offer clinicians an AI-driven note-taking tool
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 28, 2023
A new tool from Amazon Web Service uses AI and speech recognition to transcribe patient/doctor visits and conversations.
Nationwide to test eldercare robots, despite middling survey results
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
A new study from Nationwide shows varied opinions on AI, depending on age, as the company continues a pilot program with robots.
Carolina Meadows takes ‘Best in Show’ at 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 21, 2023
A continuing care retirement community earned the Best of Show designation after being presented with the Gold Award in the Building Bridges category of the Senior Living track during the McKnight’s...
Waiter, I’d like a healthy brain, please! VR cafe ‘game’ shows promise in assessing seniors’...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 28, 2024
A new VR-based game in which a user performs the role of a cafe waiter could become a cognitive test for seniors with neurological issues.
Better designed apps, tech tools help give isolated seniors a boost, rideshare company reports
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 13, 2024
Many smartphone apps are now catering to seniors, and some legacy apps have begun to address senior needs, such as rideshare platforms.
Westminster–Canterbury wins Gold as ‘geeks’ provide friendship, tech help to residents in need
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 09, 2022
Because of the Geeks and their strong connections to the internet and community residents, Westminster-Canterbury was awarded Gold in the Keep It Super Simple category in the Senior Living track of the...
AI implant allows stroke survivor to communicate in both Spanish, English
Jun 03, 2024
A bilingual brain implant has enabled a stroke survivor to communicate in both Spanish and English, offering promising implications for senior living operators managing bilingual residents with communication...
Experts create new vision for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2023
Unconstrained by the parameters of the traditional long-term care model, a group of experts has developed a new vision of eldercare that they say is customizable, person-centered and coordinated.
Skipping tech over price tag an ‘opportunity lost’ for hesitant nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 26, 2024
While it remains difficult to quantify how investments in technology are paying off, some skilled nursing providers say they are buying into more options because today’s margins don’t afford them missed...