Technology that detects falls helps reduce ED visits by 80 percent, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2019
An artificial intelligence-enabled camera system helped senior living communities reduce visits from emergency medical teams by 75% and visits to emergency departments by 80% by detecting falls among...
From space station to Broadway play: Senior living residents get to travel in virtual reality program
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 13, 2021
Senior living residents in Bakersfield, CA, are getting a chance to immerse themselves in fantasy travel and adventures from the comfort of home as participants in a virtual reality program supported by...
Avoiding confusion
By
Julie E. Williamson
Aug 01, 2015
Those with memory loss and dementia pose a special risk for senior living communities. Luckily, there are plenty of things operators can do to keep residents safe and secure.
A blended approach
By
Julie E. Williamson
Feb 01, 2017
As demand escalates for memory support services in the senior living sector, operators are finding that effective engagement combines high touch and high tech.
Increased regulation, active adult, Medicaid HCBS top list of trends predicted for senior living in 2024
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 13, 2023
Heightened state regulation, dementia care support, the rise of active adult communities and the increased provision of home- and community-based services to Medicaid beneficiaries are among the top trends...