IBM’s Watson: The Brains Behind Smarter Senior Living?

IBM’s supercomputer known as “Watson” might be best known for winning the game show Jeopardy!—but senior living providers might soon think of the artificial intelligence technology as an important ally in keeping residents healthy and happy. With the help of such big names as Apple, Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic, IBM is launching Watson Health, […]

Most Read: Apple’s Aging Tech, Senior Living Innovation Stifled

In case you missed them, here are the top headlines catching Senior Housing News readers’ attention this week: Where Walmart Meets Health Care, Senior Living Must Find Its Place — The vision of a blended retail-senior care setting might seem farfetched, but providers themselves acknowledge the need for such outside-the-box thinking and partnerships. About 60% of respondents […]

Apple Targets Aging’s Chronic Diseases in New Tech Launch

No stranger to health-related apps and fitness tracking technology, Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPL) this week announced its newest endeavor in the health care arena. And it’s using the iPhone to gather health metrics and create diagnostics on many ailments of aging such as heart disease and diabetes. Health and wellness took center stage during a […]