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 […]
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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 […]
Seniors today are looking for high-tech offerings in their residences, and builders and developers need to take note. From wireless availability to health monitoring systems, technology is one of the key trends in the senior housing industry, both now and in the future. “What we’re seeing, especially in assisted living, is that seniors are beginning […]
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) recently held an event at Mega Web, its vehicle display space and theme park located in Tokyo, Japan, to display four new robots that were developed to provide support in nursing and healthcare. The robots are a part of the Toyota Partner Robot series that’s being developed to assist humans in […]
LightSquared, a wholesale carrier building a nationwide wireless broadband network and CareConnect have signed an agreement to bring high speed mobile data services to its customers. Operating on LightSquared’s nationwide network, CareConnect will be able to deploy the most advanced wireless services available. Residents in CareConnect communities will be able to access daily schedules, receive […]
Touch-free connected care innovator BAM Labs recently launched the Touch-free Life Care System that converts any conventional bed into a “smart” bed. The system lets caregivers remotely monitor residents based on their health management needs without having to attach anything to the patient’s body. The TLC sensor mat is placed under the mattress and continuously […]
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