Accelerated pace of change will continue for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
The senior housing and care industry has experienced an accelerated pace of change over the past decade — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — in areas including technology adoption, workforce...
Building a better senior living model
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2023
How is research helping to define the future of senior living? Lisa McCracken, the new head of research and analytics for the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, recently spent a few...
Big senior living stories of 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 23, 2019
Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
Researchers give green light to new blue light tech that could improve sleep quality
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 18, 2023
The next wave of blue light could avoid the pitfalls of current devices, which are known to wreak havoc on sleep cycles, new research shows.
Emerging tools for stroke rehabilitation include mobile app, ankle-foot robot
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 07, 2023
New tools developed by separate Hong Kong Universities include an app and robotic exoskeleton for stroke rehab.
$18 million tech startup eyes creating efficiencies specifically for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2022
A chance encounter on a playground led to the launch of a startup aimed at streamlining the work of assisted living staff members and operators through technology. The case of August Health provides a...
Senior living disruption means new models that promote inclusion, purpose
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2022
Increasing consumer demand, outside investment, reengineering of traditional models, and financial and staffing pressure on existing senior living operators are changing the industry, according to experts.
Technology, affordability, desirability key to attracting next generation of senior living residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 26, 2021
ATLANTA — The pandemic influenced and supported a desire among older adults to age in place rather than move into seniors housing. Now, according to experts, the industry needs to proactively respond...
Learn how to fight burnout at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo in 1 week
Jun 10, 2021
A session titled “Strategies to protect and connect residents, families and care teams in senior living communities,” will be the middle of three sessions at the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living...
NIC acquires VisionLTC to form new data analytics company
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2021
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care has acquired senior living industry market analytics platform VisionLTC, and together they have formed a new company called NIC MAP Vision that...