Dementia-focused programming highlights individuals over disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2022
Care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is getting a boost from training and education programs designed to highlight the individuals and not the disease.
Technology presents variety of opportunities in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2022
Technology can be a game-changer for some communities — and their residents and staff.
Robot companions rolling out in New York, targeting older adult well-being
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 27, 2022
A tabletop robot designed specifically for older adults is making its way into the homes of 800 New York residents, including those who live in senior living communities.
‘Magic tables’ provide stimulation for memory care residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Table top gaming consoles — so-called magic tables — are taking off in memory care communities, providing an easy way to stimulate the brains of those with memory impairing diseases.
‘Technology concierge’ program transforming tech use in senior living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2022
A little program to gauge resident interest in learning new technologies has blossomed into a technology concierge program that one senior living provider sees as potentially transformative for the industry.
Technology helps California senior living community through pandemic
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 18, 2022
Technology is helping residents of one California senior living community get to know who is behind the mask while maintaining pandemic safety.
Senior living disruption means new models that promote inclusion, purpose
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2022
Increasing consumer demand, outside investment, reengineering of traditional models, and financial and staffing pressure on existing senior living operators are changing the industry, according to experts.
Senior living should focus on its strengths for 2022 — making a difference every day: panelists
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2022
After 24 months into the pandemic, it’s safe to say the senior living industry has come to expect the unexpected.
Amazon partnership lands Alexa-enabled devices in Atria, Eskaton communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2021
A partnership between Amazon and senior living providers is bringing Alexa-enabled devices into residents’ homes in an effort to ease communication and customize experiences.
Person-centered care, powered by data, is the future of collaborative care: speaker
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 11, 2021
Consumers are changing, focusing on lives of full experiences, meaning, well-being and whole health — and senior living and care organizations need to get on board to provide holistic healthcare and...