A majority of physicians don’t think electronic health records are worth the cost of implementation from a financial perspective, but they do still think they present an advantage in terms of patient care, according to a new survey. More than half (51%) of physicians said in 2013 that the financial benefits of an electronic medical […]
Category: Technology
Through a new technology currently offered by Intel-GE Care Innovations in beta form, caregivers can access a platform to enable the 65 million Americans who currently count caregiving among their responsibilities to streamline the process of care. The technology, Connect Caregiver, first launched through a partnership with two caregiver advocacy organizations and is now available […]
Tech companies are realizing that technology use and adoption shouldn’t be bound by age limits, evidenced by many continuing to introduce innovative, care-oriented products specifically geared toward older adults. Senior living providers have also taken notice and are rolling out some of the latest tech initiatives within their communities to keep their residents safe, engaged, […]
Senior living technology bundled with innovative services can help create virtual memory care environments in communities where higher levels of care have already reached capacity, said technology services provider Healthsense in a Tuesday webinar. Communities whose assisted living and memory care units are full can use a combination of a “blizzard” of emerging technology systems […]
As a new generation of older Americans adopt technology on their own terms and at their own pace, senior living communities are challenged with not just accommodating, but also anticipating their preferences and expectations. Many seniors in the “transitional generation”—a hybrid of the silent generation and early boomers—still lead active lifestyles, continue to work past […]
Technology continues to maintain a vital role in the senior care industry as more developers bring their innovative approaches inside the home and the larger community. This edition of the Senior Care Tech Round-Up features a new mobile app that aims to alleviate the burden of searching for a senior living community, for seniors and […]
As the assisted living resident demographic changes toward higher age and acuity, senior living providers are shifting care models with a clinical focus to accommodate emerging needs. A majority of assisted living residents are female, 85 or older, and need help with at least one activity of daily living (ADL), according to the CDC’s 2010 […]
Technology implementation is a business imperative for senior living organizations of all sizes going forward, tech experts say, especially for those who want to capture markets outside the traditional bricks and mortar. “We’re all faced with the same challenge: bricks and mortar will only go so far, and we can’t build enough to meet emerging […]
The senior living business may be turning a close eye to consumer reviews over the last few years, but how much do they really matter? Shoppers have taken to review sites as a first step in research for all kinds of products, from goods to services and everything in between. Senior living is no exception, […]
With an aging population slated to reach the billions in the coming decades, a new partnership believes technological innovation will be key in serving this massive demographic. The AgePower Tech Search is the collaboration of Ecumen, a non-profit senior housing and services company based in Minnesota, and MOJO Minnesota, an innovation cooperative and advocacy force […]
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