Game theory: New approach shows promise for memories
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2016
By playing three-dimensional video games, seniors can boost the formation of memories, according to neurobiologists at the University of California in Irvine.
Social media use grows among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2015
If your marketing and communication plans to reach residents and prospective residents don’t already include social media, new research may convince you of the need.
4 trends will define future of seniors housing and care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 01, 2015
National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care CEO Robert G. Kramer shared insights with those attending the opening session of the group’s annual conference.
Getting data to work across settings
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2015
An emphasis on data assessment and standardization across care settings was a hot topic at a recent senior living technology summit held in Baltimore.
Telemonitoring savings not significant
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2015
Despite new research suggesting that a majority of U.S. adults — 56% — now embrace using a connected device at home to monitor health and share data with caregivers, telemedicine might not be the savior...
Leaders pushing for greater tech role
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Members of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently joined federal agency leaders and industry experts to push for the adoption of health information technology by senior living operators.
Mixed results seen for brain training
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
Computer-based “brain training” systems can help memory and thinking skills among seniors, but they do not have an impact on problem solving or impulse control, according to a new study.
Open source online tool may offer help
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
As operators re-gear for the ICD-10 changes to hit in 2015, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed a free online tool to help operators determine where more time and effort...
Mobile health apps don’t always work
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2014
Mobile health apps need more oversight, according to an article published in the July issue of New England Journal of Medicine.
EHR paper still relevant to senior living
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
A year-old white paper by the CIO Consortium & Nurse Executive Council remains relevant to senior living operators trying to navigate various technology systems, panelists noted at a recent Long Term and...