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.
Monday is standard deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2024
Monday is the standard deadline for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program.
Building a ‘destination workplace’ in long-term care requires diverse investments, active listening...
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 28, 2024
Faced with today’s complex array of financial, staffing and regulatory challenges, senior living and other long-term care providers across the care continuum must rely on an equally broad range of solutions,...
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.
Skipping tech over price tag an ‘opportunity lost’ for hesitant nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 26, 2024
While it remains difficult to quantify how investments in technology are paying off, some skilled nursing providers say they are buying into more options because today’s margins don’t afford them missed...
Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2024
What happens when you bring together provider experts and marketplace partners to discuss the long-term care field’s most pressing issues? Fresh ideas, new approaches and innovative solutions. Join McKnight’s...
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...
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...
Evolving tech is subject of June 20 McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo webinar
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2024
Evolving technology will be the featured topic in a session at the eighth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on Thursday, June 20. Senior living professionals will be able to earn a continuing...