Senior Care Technology Review: Independa, InTouchLink, Linkage, & More

This week’s senior care technology roundup includes news of more partnerships between technology providers and senior living service providers, along with the formation of a senior care investment group. There’s also a debate going on about whether electronic health records save money or drive up the cost of healthcare. Lastly, a study on the impact […]

Senior Care Technology Review: OnShift, Healthcare IT, and Independa

A couple senior care technology companies are releasing new software that can help both home health caregivers and senior living facility staff improve quality of care and overall efficiency, including scheduling software and remote health care monitoring. Additionally, health care information technology developments continue to make headlines as health care professionals recognize its role in […]

Senior Care Technology Review: Doro, Grandparents.com, BAM Labs & More

This week’s senior care technology roundup features a whole host of topics, including smart phones for seniors, health information technology system development for aging in place care models, and a new CMS rule on electronic health records. It looks like everyone—from tech device manufacturers to educational institutes to the government—is looking toward technology as a […]

Several Governments Testing Remote Health Monitoring for At-Home Senior Care

The elderly population is growing substantially larger on a global level, and some countries have been looking into ways to manage healthcare costs through senior care technology that allows remote monitoring. Boston Consulting Group, along with Telenor Group, recently released a presentation titled “Socio-Economic Impact of mHealth” that detailed the impact mobile health technology had […]

Harnessing the Potential of Technology in Senior Living Facilities

The ability for seniors to age in place stems partially from the use of senior care technology, and just like the aging-in-place movement, senior living providers have the opportunity to take advantage of technological advances within their facilities rather than view them as a threat. “Technology is both a threat to our industry and an […]

Senior Care Technology Review: E-Prescribing Application, Senior Living Platform, & More

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 […]