IBM (NYSE:IBM) and the University of Tokyo (RCAST) recently announced a new collaborative research initiative to explore an open, common user interface platform for mobile devices, to make them easier to use for disadvantaged populations around the world through its Open Collaborative Research program . The aim of the collaborative research is to make the […]
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MainStreet Monitoring Devices, Inc. and SensorLogic™ recently announced the release of two new products, CareTracker and CareAlert. The MainStreet’s CareTracker provides the ability for caregivers to monitor an individual’s location by accessing the CareTracker website online from a computer or smart phone — part of the flexibility, manageability, and extensibility of applications interfacing with SensorLogic’s […]
RememberItNow! LLC recently announced the launch its eHealth service that assists with medication reminders and maintaining personal health records. RememberItNow! sends SMS text messages or email reminders for medications and events to the user’s cell phone and those messages can be customized with special instructions, adjusted for time zones, and can be turned on or […]
Carnegie Mellon University researchers in the Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLTC) recently announced a study that will embed wireless sensors in the residences of about 50 older adults who live alone to see if they can detect subtle changes in everyday activities that indicate the onset of dementia or physical infirmities. The project hopes […]
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A Place for Mom recently announced the addition of an inventory and occupancy module to the company’s online lead management system You’ve Got Leads. You’ve Got Leads is an online CRM for the senior housing industry that helps companies better manage relationships with prospective residents. The new module will enable the YGL user to track […]
GE Healthcare recently announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement for its Home Health technology, GE QuietCare(R), with Direct Supply Inc., a provider of eldercare equipment, eCommerce and service solutions to senior living facilities. Direct Supply will distribute and co-market GE QuietCare across the United States. Direct Supply has extensive and long-standing relationships […]
Patient Placement Systems (PPS) announced that Greystone Healthcare Management has rolled out the Web-based Referral Management System software to automate marketing and admissions for its 25 skilled nursing facilities in Florida, Indiana and Ohio. Greystone’s personnel were trained and the system was rolled out to all of its facilities within three weeks of the project […]
Thinking about creating a product specifically for the senior market? According to George Dennis, Founder and CEO of TV Ears, Inc., one of the keys to success in the market is solving a problem and creating a solution. Senior Housing News recently talked with the founder of TV Ears, Inc. that manufactures doctor-recommended TV listening […]
Vigilan, provider of software for senior living, recently announced 10 new continuing education courses for assisted living community administrators for licensing requirements in 16 states. The curriculum includes courses on managing client and residential services, human resources, leadership and governance, physical environment, and finances. Available through Provider Management Educations Services, the courses are approved by […]
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