An overwhelming majority of people want to stay in their own homes as they age, and a recent MetLife Mature Market Institute study shows that 83% of retiring boomers have no plans to move from their current home. It’s becoming increasingly important, then, to find ways to provide senior care wherever senior housing exists, whether […]
Category: Technology
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Technology, both for senior care and in general, is increasingly being recognized for its ability to make healthcare more accessible and efficient. This is evidenced by a study suggesting the viability of mobile health technology, and the fact that the Department of Health and Human Services just hired its first Chief Technology Officer, who will […]
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 […]
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: […]