Reducing senior falls: Leveraging technology for safety in senior living communities
By
Ted Tzirimis
Jun 20, 2024
As our population ages, the spotlight on older adult falls and their effects within senior living communities has intensified, demanding greater awareness and action. Falls among older adults are alarmingly...
Illuminating lighting in assisted living
By
John Casadonte
May 13, 2015
Advancements in lighting are among the most recent and most promising innovations to assure a better quality of life in assisted living and nursing facilities for seniors.
Driving employee engagement with technology
By
Jason Gottschalk
Feb 13, 2020
Supporting meaningful work requires the right systems and tools to be in place. Technology can accelerate this process by removing the obstacles that often stand in the way.
Balancing safety, security and privacy in falls detection
By
Yami Durrani
Sep 22, 2022
The advancement of artificial intelligence and cameras allows us to experience the best of both worlds — high privacy and high security.
7 tech trends to watch in senior living in 2017
By
Travis Palmquist
Jan 05, 2017
Better and more efficient care, improved resident experiences and enhanced staff engagement are just some of the benefits that technology can offer senior living operators. Here are some of technology-related...
Was COVID-19 the catalyst for new technologies to help older adults live more independently for longer?
By
Haim Amir, Ph.D.
Aug 19, 2021
Older adults have been forced to accept the increasing role of technology their lives due to the pandemic. Now, they are starting to appreciate how these technologies can enable them to live more independently...
How to foster family communication when aging in place is no longer an option
By
Mary Giangrasse
Oct 07, 2021
Transitioning a loved one from home care to senior living never is easy. With the added challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families opted to provide home care to their older family members, while...
AI revolution in senior living communities: A strategic guide for leaders
By
Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Jan 25, 2024
The integration of artificial intelligence in senior living communities no is longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality, offering transformative potential in enhancing resident care and operational...
How to engage senior living residents through technology
By
Anne Davis
Oct 22, 2020
Caring for residents of senior living communities has grown increasingly complicated in recent months. Long before the coronavirus put a spotlight on the threat of isolation, however, healthcare professionals...
4 ways to promote healthy hearing to reduce the risk of cognitive decline
By
Annette Mazevski, Au.D., Ph.D.
Oct 08, 2020
As owners and operators of senior living communities, here’s how you and your employees can spot hearing loss, get residents the help they need, and create a better hearing environment.