Older adults less likely than younger ones to want to use telehealth after pandemic but still want it...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2022
Older adults are less likely than younger adults to continue using virtual medical services, grocery delivery services or curbside pick-up after the pandemic ends, according to the results of a poll by...
3 ways tech use during pandemic will change long-term care forever
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2021
With major vaccination programs completed and visitation restrictions easing, life at long-term care facilities across the country is inching toward looking more like its pre-pandemic self. But even when...
2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
Jul 02, 2021
Finalists for the 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards have been chosen by a panel of expert judges. See which entries have been named the best in each of four categories in the Senior Living track.
On-site care, data and Dr. Bill Thomas: Lifesprk’s CEO talks about the company’s $30 million tech...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2021
Minneapolis-based Lifesprk recently acquired 35 Tealwood Senior Living communities, bringing them under Lifesprk Senior Living. Lifesprk CEO Joel Theisen recently shared with McKnight’s Senior Living...
McKnight’s Tech Awards entry deadline is Tuesday
May 21, 2021
Has your organization implemented technology in the past year to improve care, services or operations or to improve connections between staff members and residents and/or their families? Here’s your...
Tech Awards entry deadline less than 3 weeks away
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2021
The deadline for receipt of nominations for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards is May 25, less than three weeks from now. There is no cost to enter.
2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards open for nominations, will be part of new event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 15, 2021
Nominations now are open for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. This year, the awards program will be part of the new McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit on Aug. 25 and 26.
More news for Wednesday, March 31
Mar 31, 2021
Man appeals death sentence for Village Shalom, other murders … New York relaxes rules for visitation and communal activities in assisted living … iN2L, Saltbox TV launch streaming service for senior...
NIC acquires VisionLTC to form new data analytics company
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2021
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care has acquired senior living industry market analytics platform VisionLTC, and together they have formed a new company called NIC MAP Vision that...
COVID testing program uses artificial intelligence to maximize limited resources in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 12, 2021
A somewhat rare use of artificial intelligence in senior living is helping an operator maximize limited resources by predicting the severity of COVID-19 symptoms in residents to determine who should be...