Hasbro’s Joy for All brand acquired by Ageless Innovation
May 17, 2018
A group of former Hasbro employees has launched Ageless Innovation LLC, buying Hasbro’s Joy for All line of animatronic pets with plans to develop additional products to stimulate and foster meaningful...
Almost 500 senior living communities implement SMILE engagement platform
By
Alyssa Salela
Aug 16, 2017
CarexTech’s SMILE platform has been implemented in almost 500 communities serving 28,000 residents communities since its creation three years ago, according to the company.
Senior living communities begin testing assisted shaving razor
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2017
Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston, RI, and The Boston Home in Massachusetts will be among the U.S. residential care settings pilot-testing a razor designed to offer a more comfortable shaving experience for...
Hasbro introduces ‘pets’ for older adults
Nov 30, 2015
Hasbro has introduced an animatronic pet for older adults that features soft fur as well as purring and meowing sounds.
Ageless Innovation introduces Tuxedo Cat
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 20, 2018
Ageless Innovation has introduced Tuxedo Cat, a companion pet designed for older adults in its Joy for All brand.
NCBAC Alzheimer Caregiver Guide approved for Florida direct-care workers
Feb 22, 2016
The state of Florida now recognizes the National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care’s Alzheimer Caregiver Guide to meet the four-hour training requirement for direct care workers in assisted...
MatrixCare, PharMerica ink agreement
Feb 28, 2019
Software company MatrixCare announced Wednesday that it has entered into a national pharmacy integration and electronic medication administration record agreement with senior living and long-term care...
NCBAC offers new course for professional caregivers
Oct 05, 2015
“Intro to ADRD for Professional Caregivers” is a one-hour online course designed to help direct care staff better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
New technology aims to improve quality of life for socially isolated older adults during COVID-19 pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 27, 2020
New technology is breaking up the monotony of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing entertainment and improving quality of life in the process.
Stanley Healthcare portfolio now includes Foresite Eldercare
Oct 26, 2017
The Foresite Eldercare predictive fall safety and health monitoring solution has become a Stanley Healthcare portfolio solution. Also, Stanley’s Arial Wireless Emergency Call solution has received...