Recovering from emotional, economic effects of pandemic will dominate senior living in 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2021
Virus-related matters will dominate the actions of senior living owners and operators for the time being, industry leaders told McKnight’s Senior Living.
Email, looking up weather most popular uses of smartphones, tablets among older adults, survey finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2020
A new survey by AARP provides insights into technology use by those in their 70s.
Video game may help slow dementia progression, address workforce issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 20, 2019
Elmcroft Senior Living is helping researchers determine whether a robot-guided video game can help slow dementia progression by encouraging older adults to exercise and socialize. The technology also may...
FutureCare, Christian Village win Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2018
The use of flash cards that remind people of information vital to their recovery, and the use of an accessible piece of exercise equipment, have led to awards in the Keep It Super Simple and High-Tech...
Facebook, YouTube most popular social media among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 23, 2018
Facebook and YouTube are by far the most commonly used social media sites by U.S. adults aged more than 65 years, according to recent research by the Pew Research Center.
5 big issues in senior living in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 29, 2016
Looking back on our coverage of the senior living industry and the issues that affected it in 2016, several common themes emerge. Five are detailed in this year-end review.
Adult children dread discussing senior living with aging parents: poll
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2016
The most-dreaded topic of discussion that adult children have regarding their aging parents involves the older adults’ perceived need for assisted living and long-term care, according to respondents...
Program engages residents with technology
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2016
A pioneering program at an Arizona senior living community has enabled residents to learn new skills, strengthen bonds with family members and connect with staff members and fellow residents in new ways.
Seniors not benefiting from digital health: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2016
Most older adults are not using digital technology for health-related purposes, limiting its ability to improve the quality, cost and safety of their healthcare, according to new research.