2021 began with the hope that the new COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to assisted living communities and nursing homes would help control a pandemic that had caused so much illness, death, loneliness,...
Out of necessity, many McKnight’s Tech Award winners are born
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2021
Not all 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards winners were recognized for programs and applications directly related to COVID-19, but it was hard to escape the impact of the pandemic and the...
Carrington at Lincolnwood strikes Tech Awards Gold for invisible check-in system
By
Chloe Konrad
Oct 25, 2021
Protection from falling often is high on the needs list of future senior living residents and their families. The Carrington at Lincolnwood, in Illinois senior living community managed by West Bay Senior...
Tech Award Gold goes to Arrow Senior Living for new digital check-in
By
Chloe Konrad
Oct 22, 2021
Getting in and out of buildings: In normal years, this isn’t a task to which most anyone would give a second thought once regulatory issues have been addressed. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however,...
Atria’s communication app earns Gold as McKnight’s Tech Award winners are announced
By
Chloe Konrad
Oct 21, 2021
Although senior living communities typically are not known for being app developers, it isn’t time to rule them out of that game. In light of the frequent communication struggles the COVID-19 pandemic...
2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
Jul 02, 2021
Finalists for the 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards have been chosen by a panel of expert judges. See which entries have been named the best in each of four categories in the Senior Living track.
Deadline for ‘McKnight’s’ Tech Awards nominations extended to Tuesday, June 1
By
Caroline Szachnowski
May 25, 2021
Good news, home care operators: The deadline for the McKnight’s Tech Awards nominations has been extended until Tuesday, June 1. There is no cost to enter the competition, and you may earn bragging rights.
McKnight’s Tech Awards entry deadline is Tuesday
May 21, 2021
Has your organization implemented technology in the past year to improve care, services or operations or to improve connections between staff members and residents and/or their families? Here’s your...
Did you implement a pivotal home care innovation? Tell ‘McKnight’s’ about it
By
Liza Berger
May 14, 2021
May 25 is the deadline to submit your nomination for the McKnight’s Tech Awards and Summit. For the first year, McKnight’s Home Care will be part of the competition.
Get rewarded for your use of tech during the pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2021
If your community used tech during this past year — simple or advanced — to improve services, care or operations, we want you to be recognized for those efforts.