‘Magic tables’ provide stimulation for memory care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Table top gaming consoles — so-called magic tables — are taking off in memory care communities, providing an easy way to stimulate the brains of those with memory impairing diseases.
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...
Virtual reality helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 28, 2019
Virtual reality can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than cognitive tests currently considered to be the “gold standard,” suggests a new study published in the journal Brain.
Blood tests and phone apps: The future of diagnosing Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2019
Last week in a blog post, Bill Gates shared some exciting ways that Alzheimer’s disease might be diagnosed in the future.
How to scale memories, build community and enhance quality of life through 3-D stories
By
Douglas Cole
Mar 21, 2019
Preliminary results of studies on the effectiveness of 3-D presentations at senior living communities in the United States and Canada are promising.
Pay attention to that soap opera-watching robot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2019
Someone at Edge Hill University clearly has a sense of humor, but research there is no laughing matter.
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
More news for Wednesday, Jan. 10
Jan 10, 2018
Senior living and other employers brace for loss of immigrant workforce … Why Louisville is becoming America’s aging capital … Bill to support family caregivers heads to president’s...
Your favorite columns of 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 26, 2017
An examination of analytics reveals which business challenges were top topics of interest for McKnight’s Senior Living website visitors, newsletter readers and social media followers and friends...
Virtual reality showing actual anecdotal benefits for senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 26, 2017
Virtual reality appears to spark memories and improve mood and health among senior living residents, according to recent tests of proprietary technology.