Netsmart introduces EHR platform for senior living
Apr 13, 2018
Netsmart has introduced a new cloud-based electronic health record platform, called myUnity, that is designed to help integrate senior living communities and at-home care providers into the overall healthcare...
Eversound expands into all Highgate Senior Living communities
Apr 12, 2018
Issaquah, WA-based Highgate Senior Living has partnered with Boston-based Eversound to offer the company’s audio technology system in its nine independent living, assisted living and memory care...
‘Misuse’ and ‘physical’ data breaches are most common in senior living, report...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2018
The most common types of data breaches in nursing and residential care facilities are related to misuse or paper copies of records, according to a new report. The good news is that there are steps the...
Tech company announces 5-state rollout, Apple tie-in, Lyft partnership
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 30, 2018
Belgium-based start-up Cubigo formally has expanded into the United States, bringing its cloud-based platform to the U.S. senior living industry, becoming a new Apple mobility partner and forming a partnership...
Benchmark turns to artificial intelligence to attract, keep real workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2018
Benchmark Senior Living will harness data, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics in an effort to tackle the senior living industry’s biggest challenge, worker recruiting and retention,...
Older adults cling to older technology, survey finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2018
Perhaps not surprisingly, adults aged 70 or more years are more likely to have older technology, such as desktop computers and regular phones, than those aged 50 to 69, according to a survey recently conducted...
MatrixCare tops 2018 Best in KLAS rankings for long-term care software
Jan 31, 2018
Bloomington, MN-based MatrixCare has ranked highest on the Best in KLAS list of long-term care software companies for the second consecutive year.
Self-driving taxis come to The Villages in Florida
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2018
Silicon Valley start-up company Voyage announced Wednesday that it has launched the second test of its self-driving taxi service at a 55+ retirement community.
Episcopal Senior Communities chooses Vocera Communications System
Jan 09, 2018
Episcopal Senior Communities has chosen to use the Vocera Communications System its six continuing care retirement communities, which are located in the San Francisco area, the technology company announced...
App aims to improve communication, care coordination
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2017
A personal experience with a relative with dementia inspired high school student Logan Wells and his family to develop an app to help improve communication and the coordination of care among professional...