Kisco expands use of K4Connect technology platform to 16 communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 21, 2017
Kisco Senior Living will deploy K4Connect’s flagship product, K4Community, in 16 of its communities across 13 cities in California, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia, the company announced Monday.
Agreement puts tablet devices into hands of home care clients in assisted living, elsewhere
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2017
Assisted living residents and individuals living in their homes who are clients of a New York home healthcare agency will be receiving Bluetooth-enabled tablet devices that can transmit their vital signs...
Improving quality of life is goal of senior living tech initiative
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 07, 2017
At a Minnesota senior living community, smartwatches and other communication tools will provide caregivers, residents and their family members with real-time health and wellness information while simultaneously...
CCRC launches interactive map, virtual tour
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
In an effort to provide convenience and respond to the increasing technologic capabilities of residents, prospective residents and their families, a Florida continuing care retirement / life plan community...
GreatCall acquires Healthsense
Dec 20, 2016
GreatCall has acquired Healthsense, a provider of passive remote monitoring services for the senior care continuum.
$100,000 grant will help wellness program improve software
Dec 13, 2016
A $100,000 grant from the not-for-profit Aging in America will enable Vitalize 360, a joint venture between Hebrew SeniorLife and Kendal, to improve its software to promote healthful aging.
Penrose, SingFit winners at AARP’s Innovation@50+ LivePitch
Apr 28, 2016
Penrose Senior Care Auditors and SingFit were the winners at AARP’s April 27 Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch event, the organization announced.
Project examines social media effects on older adults’ mood, behavior
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2016
A graduate school research project is pairing students with CCRC residents to see whether and how social media affect older adults’ emotions, mood and behavior.
Top 5 uses of internet among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
Internet access was the technology most frequently possessed by the older adults who participated in a recent survey.
Sensors could help prevent falls
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering are developing falls prevention sensors for use by residents of senior living communities and private homes. The technology can...