Mobile healthcare clinic brings primary care services to senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2021
Senior living communities will be among those benefiting from the launch of a mobile healthcare clinic in Kentucky, bringing a fully equipped exam room and telehealth services to residents.
Pilot program will bring telehealth, internet access to affordable senior housing communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 21, 2020
A public-private initiative is testing a project to bring technology-enabled health and well-being to low-income older adults in California during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual healthcare services decrease after-hours emergency department trips for LCS residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2021
In its continuing efforts to transform its pandemic response into cultural and operational changes, LCS is rolling out a new initiative under its EverSafe 360° program to provide healthcare services to...
Pandemic: Seniors feel better mentally, emotionally than middle-aged adults, but fewer plan to continue...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2021
During the pandemic, adults aged 65 or more years have fared better mentally and emotionally and as far as general quality of life than their counterparts aged 50 to 64, according to newly released results...
Mail delays could affect prescription deliveries for more than 25% of older adults: poll
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2020
Potential mail delays could affect the more than 25% of U.S. older adults who rely on mail delivery of medications, which many times is mandated by insurance, according to new research.
Barriers prevent independent living residents from realizing full benefits of telemedicine: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 18, 2022
Perceived limitations to video visits, new technology learning curves and a preference for in-person care create substantial barriers to independent living residents connecting to care providers through...
Technology-enabled services and care are fueling innovation in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2020
Investments in technology and technology-enabled care are fueling innovation in the senior living and care industry, although more investment is needed, according to industry experts.
Also in the news for Wednesday, Aug. 19
Aug 19, 2020
Texas publishes Phase 1 COVID-19 visitation requirements for assisted living communities … U.S. judge blocks Trump administration rule that would strip protections for LGBT individuals facing healthcare...
COVID-19 driving technology adoption across senior living: Ziegler
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 18, 2020
The pandemic has cast a long shadow over the senior living and care sector. But it also is being credited as a catalyst for technology adoption and spending, as well as healthcare innovation.
People in the news, Nov. 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2020
Appointments and promotions at Cadence Living, Friendship Health, Integral Senior Living, LeadingAge Florida, LeadingResponse, Life Care Centers of America, The Pennant Group, SCAN Group and TeleHealth...