Welltower EVP Mercedes Kerr has been named president of Belmont Village Senior Living. And promotions and appointments at Benchmark Senior Living, Charles E. Smith Life Communities, Friendship Village,...
Senior living looks to smart technology to keep residents, staff connected
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2019
The Cardinal is one of the most recent communities to harness Alexa for its residents and staff. But it certainly won’t be the last.
Windsor Healthcare, Charlie’s Place capture Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2018
An internally developed app to foster family engagement, and the use of technology designed to improve resident quality of life, were the focus of Gold Award winners in the Marketing and Activities categories,...
Amazon announces new Echo devices, Alexa features
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2018
Amazon has announced new Echo devices and new Alexa features for new and existing Echo devices, some of which already are being used in senior living communities.
Virtual assistant, virtual reality get real tests at Civitas Senior Living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2018
Fort Worth, TX-based management company Civitas Senior Living is testing Alexa and virtual reality programming in the Lone Star State.