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CCRC launches interactive map, virtual tour
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
In an effort to provide convenience and respond to the increasing technologic capabilities of residents, prospective residents and their families, a Florida continuing care retirement / life plan community...
Innovations may encourage retirement saving, committee hears
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 15, 2016
New apps and programs might encourage people to save more money for their needs in retirement and improve their financial literacy, said speakers at Wednesday’s hearing of the Senate Special Committee...
Benchmark turns to artificial intelligence to attract, keep real workers
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2018
Benchmark Senior Living will harness data, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics in an effort to tackle the senior living industry’s biggest challenge, worker recruiting and retention,...
Virtual approaches could aid staffing, health: report
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2017
Seniors housing and care organizations may be able to address some of their staffing challenges, while helping residents improve their health, through virtual healthcare technology, suggests a new report...
Self-driving taxis come to The Villages in Florida
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2018
Silicon Valley start-up company Voyage announced Wednesday that it has launched the second test of its self-driving taxi service at a 55+ retirement community.
Self-driving taxi service launches at retirement community
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2017
A Silicon Valley start-up company launched its first self-driving taxi service on Wednesday at a 55+ retirement community in San Jose, CA.
‘Misuse’ and ‘physical’ data breaches are most common in senior living, report...
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2018
The most common types of data breaches in nursing and residential care facilities are related to misuse or paper copies of records, according to a new report. The good news is that there are steps the...
Fidget spinners show promise in addressing dementia symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2017
An Ohio senior living community is finding that fidget spinners and cubes seem to produce a calming effect in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Telemedicine found to reduce ED visits among senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
The use of “high-intensity” telemedicine at senior living communities significantly reduces visits to emergency departments, according to recently published research.