Why telehealth is here to stay: The opportunity for senior living
By
Robert G. Kramer
Kelsey Mellard
Oct 29, 2020
The immediate necessity of telehealth due to the pandemic will diminish soon, we hope, but continued investment and use will be critical to enabling older adults to have healthcare come to them rather...
Operators using telehealth, live-streaming, video-chatting in this time of COVID-19
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2020
Senior living operators today have much more sophisticated technology at their disposal than did their predecessors, and they’re putting that technology to good use to help ensure the health and safety...
Coronavirus pushes senior living and care to make choices on telehealth
By
Jared Darlington
May 04, 2020
Understanding and preparing your organization for the process of implementing any new telehealth program can be the difference between success and failure.
3 reasons to keep offering video visits even after the pandemic
By
Karen O’Hern
Nov 12, 2020
Video calls have gained traction during the pandemic. When our communities start to open, visitation rules begin to relax, and families and friends can get together again, will we keep in place these video...
3 ways voice-first technology can help older adults in the era of social distancing
By
Jason Gottschalk
Apr 09, 2020
Isolation can make communication, access to timely information and a sense of independence more difficult for many older adults, especially for those who aren’t used to turning to technology for...
Smart home and medical alert systems help seniors stay protected and connected with caregivers from afar
By
Andy Droney
Sep 17, 2021
For caregivers who are unable to physically visit their patients or loved ones, smart home technology can be a unique solution as they allow caregivers to check in remotely and even help recognize when...
Addressing the double pandemic of COVID-19 and loneliness
By
Avi Philipson
Jan 19, 2021
We’re starting a new year, and the pandemic still rages on. Its complete demise never was guaranteed, but there was a quieted optimism that the virus would be largely improved by now. On the contrary,...
Was COVID-19 the catalyst for new technologies to help older adults live more independently for longer?
By
Haim Amir, Ph.D.
Aug 19, 2021
Older adults have been forced to accept the increasing role of technology their lives due to the pandemic. Now, they are starting to appreciate how these technologies can enable them to live more independently...