A positive early verdict for AI in LTC, with caveats noted
By
John Hall
Jun 21, 2024
Experts say artificial intelligence tools have the potential to free staff for critical tasks and to offer deeper insights into community operations.
AI blessed, cursed with tech wonders and risks: experts
By
John Hall
Dec 03, 2023
Amid great excitement for the possibilities envisioned thanks to artificial intelligence and other tech, a general warning goes out
Focus on briefs: Technology
By
John Hall
Dec 03, 2023
AI model enables earlier detection of diabetes through chest X-rays, Robots, virtual reality increasingly enhance senior living experiences
10 years hence: An IT future of almost limitless potential
By
John Hall
Aug 08, 2023
Demographics will drive need for more targeted artificial intelligence, voice-assistance and other care-related technologies, experts predict.
Focus on briefs: Information technology
Feb 01, 2023
New study touts info tech access and training as ‘transformative,’ EHR study shows value of staff ‘computer time,’ but only to a point, FBI continues to warn healthcare workers of ongoing IT scam
Focus On briefs: Resident security
Jun 06, 2022
HealthPRO Heritage adds enterprise partnership service; Dementia residents in LTC suffered outsized pandemic mortality spikes; AI could shape future rehab therapy
Contact tracing may come of age thanks to pandemic
By
John Hall
Dec 10, 2020
Some experts believe that by the time methods such as contact tracing are perfected, the pandemic will have passed. That isn’t stopping companies from developing new automated systems and high horsepower...
IT checkup: Currency of data is fueling unprecedented insights
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2020
Data are the universal currency that pays for the lion’s share of IT hardware and software development. The “things” that produce it are merely conduits.
Focus On: Technology emerging as a powerful option for residents
Jun 01, 2020
The latest ‘furniture’ additions: robots, drones and tech toys.
Focus on: Virtual reality emerging as a powerful option for residents
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2020
This multifaceted new tool is proving to be a game-changer, given its potential for aiding memory care and other services.