K4Connect is adding another tool to its arsenal of technology solutions aimed at providing older adults, their families and their care providers with a way to regularly monitor their health, fitness and overall well-being. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based company has announced a partnership with Garmin International, Inc. Read More »
5 Tips for More Successful Tech Pilots in Senior Living
The 21st Century Senior Living Community is a series brought to you by CDW, a provider of technology solutions and services focused exclusively on serving the healthcare marketplace. The series takes a clear-eyed look at how leading providers and their partners are creating the next Read More »
Movers and Shakers: Erickson, Watercrest, K4Connect
K4Connect Announce New Chief Financial Officer A technology company that serves older adults and people living with disabilities, K4Connect, has hired former financial executive Ellen Grantham as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Grantham brings more than 15 years of experience in financial services and Read More »
Movers & Shakers: Former Brookdale Exec Joins New Perspective Senior Living
HCP Board Officially Elects New CEO, President After making the announcement in November, the HCP Inc. (NYSE: HCP) board of directors officially elected Tom Herzog as a board member and CEO, and Justin Hutchens as the company’s president. Both elections were effective Jan. 1. Herzog previously Read More »
Senior Housing Investments & Transactions: Genworth To Be Acquired for $2.7 Billion
Genworth To Be Acquired for $2.7 Billion Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) has entered into an agreement to be acquired by a China-based investment company, China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., for $2.7 billion. China Oceanwide has agreed to buy Genworth for $5.43 per share in cash. Read More »
$7 Trillion Market Brings Silicon Valley Stars to Senior Living
Have you ever unlocked your smartphone using your fingerprint? One of the minds behind this advanced technology now is bringing his expertise to a new market: senior housing. And Scott Moody—whose former company created the technology behind Apple TouchID*—is not the only tech superstar turning his Read More »