Virtual technology could offer real solutions for clinical, social challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2016
Senior living communities soon may be using virtual reality technology on a regular basis to help residents cross items off their bucket lists, engage with fellow residents and address physical issues.
Provider tests technology to help residents reduce fall risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2019
Eldersburg, MD-based Integrace is testing technology meant to help independent living residents assess and reduce their risks of falling.
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...
Learn how to empower your workforce through tech at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo in 2 weeks
Jun 03, 2021
A session titled “Empowering your workforce through technology,” will kick off the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 17. Additional sessions will cover workforce issues and...
5th McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo set for June 17
May 27, 2021
Workforce issues, technology and falls prevention will be highlighted at the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo June 17. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to three continuing...
Stanley Healthcare portfolio now includes Foresite Eldercare
Oct 26, 2017
The Foresite Eldercare predictive fall safety and health monitoring solution has become a Stanley Healthcare portfolio solution. Also, Stanley’s Arial Wireless Emergency Call solution has received...
Updated Apple Watch can detect falls, and HomePod wireless speaker has new features
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2018
A watch that can detect falls, and a wireless speaker with new features, were two highlights of Apple’s keynote event Wednesday in Cupertino, CA. The Apple Watch Series 4, the first major design...
Maplewood tests technology to improve residents’ lives, outcomes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2017
Maplewood Senior Living has launched a new center with the goals of increasing resident independence, better managing health and wellness, broadening social connectedness and improving safety and quality...
Falls prevention may be aided by virtual reality in the future
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2017
Virtual reality one day might be used widely to help train older adults to improve their balance while walking and help healthcare professionals diagnose balance impairments to prevent falls, suggests...
Inside Senior Living 2019: CarePredict
May 07, 2019
PARTNER CONTENT: Can AI augment caregivers at senior living communities? Taking time off from the show floor at Argentum, Gerald “Jerry” Wilmink, Ph.D., shares how CarePredict’s wearable device...