Wearable tech shows promise in spotting falls among older adults at home, improving reaction time
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
A new technology may be able to boost reaction times to help older adults who fall at home get care more quickly.
AI could open doors to advances in care, operations in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2024
Aging services organizations already are using artificial intelligence, whether or not they realize it, a panel of experts said Thursday.
Wearable sensors improve balance assessment
By
John O'Connor
Jun 27, 2024
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have developed a balance assessment method that uses strategically-placed sensors.
July 1 is standard deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2024
Monday is the standard deadline for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program.
Amazon expands mail-order subscriptions to Prime members on Medicare
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 21, 2024
Amazon.com is letting Prime members on Medicare join its RxPass mail-order prescription service for just $5 a month. The move could save older adults more money on out-of-pocket costs for generic prescription...
Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2024
Join McKnight’s for a complimentary “Meeting of the Minds” virtual event on Thursday, June 27, to hear the latest news and information about staffing and artificial intelligence from industry experts.
AI screens patients for clinical trials with greater accuracy than staff
Jun 20, 2024
In addition to enhanced performance, automated screening cuts costs.
Earn CE credit Thursday at McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2024
Attendees of the eighth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo this Thursday will be able to earn a continuing education credit while learning about evolving technology.
Data breach business disruption mitigated by 2 steps: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
Proactive leadership and strategic planning will help mitigate the business disruption caused by the “Pandora’s box” of data breaches facing healthcare companies, according to a new white paper from...
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with MCI
Jun 12, 2024
Tau positron emission tomography predicts all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease dementia