The past couple weeks in senior care technology news have been a mix of product development and partnerships. One company’s pilot program reflects a shift away from time-consuming paperwork to efficient, speedier electronic information transmitting. Two technology companies have entered into partnerships to improve care service and quality, while a software provider has combined the [...]
The healthcare industry relies heavily on technological advances so it can provide the best possible care, and people involved in long-term care are increasingly turning to new developments as they look for better ways to care for seniors. Here is a variety of technological news from around the Internet, including a service that can help [...]
There are always new developments in senior care technology, from better ways to keep track of health, to new blogs talking about healthcare information technology, to innovative devices that make hearing aids more affordable. Check out the following websites and products for ways to keep up with the latest tech trends and developments. 1. Careverge: [...]
It’s 2012, and new advances in senior care technology are being made every day. The Consumer Electronic Association’s 2012 International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, was held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, and debuted new devices and emerging technology. Here are a few things that made a splash, and other products that [...]
RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP), a software and software-enabled services provider to the rental housing industry, announced on Jan. 4 that it has acquired substantially all of the operating assets of Vigilan, Incorporated for approximately $5 million. Vigilan is a provider of assisted living software-as-a-service, with products that allow assisted living communities to monitor and schedule detailed [...]
Yardi announced the acquisition of ALMSA Corporation, a provider of electronic health records (EHR) and medication administration records software and services for assisted living and long term care communities. ALMSA’s platform includes assessment and care planning, financial analysis and risk mitigation. The company’s eMAR solution features interfaces that streamline communication between communities and national and regional [...]
The senior care industry is becoming more and more progressive as it continues to utilize new developments in technology to provide better and more efficient care. Senior Housing News has rounded up some new products and platforms along with an end-of-the-year technology article that wraps up 2011 and lists trends that are worth following in [...]
The senior care industry is increasingly relying on technology to better meet the needs of elders both in senior living facilities and at home. Here are some gadgets, applications, and systems that might be on caregivers’ Christmas lists this year: 1. Memo Touch: The iPad for Seniors This tablet, a tech gadget similar to the [...]
Implementing technology into senior care is becoming increasingly important as the population ages, but case studies reveal there are many challenges associated with doing so, says the November 2011 LeadingAge CAST (Center for Aging Services Technologies) report. “Preparing for the Future: Developing Technology-Enabled Long-Term Services and Supports for a New Population of Older Adults” was [...]
