Tech company announces 5-state rollout, Apple tie-in, Lyft partnership
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 30, 2018
Belgium-based start-up Cubigo formally has expanded into the United States, bringing its cloud-based platform to the U.S. senior living industry, becoming a new Apple mobility partner and forming a partnership...
New app tracks Parkinson’s symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2017
A new smartphone app could help improve treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease because it enables individuals and their physicians to track the development of systems between medical appointments,...
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.
HUD expands internet access program for low-income seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 20, 2016
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced an expansion of its ConnectHome program to make high-speed internet access more readily available and affordable to senior citizens and...
New center, council support innovation and healthful aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2017
A new center in Louisville, KY, aims to foster innovation and healthful aging, and a new council there has the goal of promoting the city as a hub of activity related to optimal aging.
Entrepreneur tests walker as temporary senior living resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2017
The founder and CEO of a durable medical equipment manufacturer and distributor specializing in mobility aids is spending several days as a resident of a senior living community to test the usefulness...
Residents, staff reap rewards from retirement community’s smartphone app
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 27, 2017
Leaders at a New York retirement community say their new smartphone app is bringing convenience to residents and enabling staff members to spend more time with them.
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.