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Technology and senior living are not a contradiction in terms. In fact, current trends show that they are becoming more compatible than ever.
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New options emerge
Resident security in senior living today bears no resemblance to what it was just a decade ago. Locks and alarms — the stuff that long have defined resident security — always will be relevant. But thanks to world-class human engineering and the internet of things, resident security is person-centered tech on steroids — giving rise…
Care to guess who the real hacking culprits are?
When it comes to health-related data breaches, hospitals, doctors’ offices and even senior living organizations are oftentimes the culprits.
Senior living operators looking to spend more on hackers, telehealth
Senior living and health organizations are looking to spend more on preventing cyber attacks, a new survey finds. Operators are also increasingly willing to invest in telehealth expansion.
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MatrixCare to be acquired by ResMed for $750 million
Minneapolis-based software company MatrixCare will be acquired by San Diego-based ResMed for $750 million, the companies announced Monday.
New toolkit focuses on falls detection and prevention
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies on Thursday introduced its first-ever toolkit devoted to safety technology — specifically, technology to detect or prevent falls — for use in senior living and care environments.
Pegasus Senior Living selects MatrixCare as technology platform partner
Dallas-based Pegasus Senior Living has chosen MatrixCare as its enterprise platform partner, including products for operations, electronic health records and analytics.
2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards — All winners, Senior Living track
The complete list of winners in the Senior Living track of the 2018 McKnight’s Technology Awards.
Hillcrest, Mercy Ridge named Gold winners in McKnight’s Technology Awards
A Montessori dementia care program and the use of technology to communicate with residents and staff are the Gold winners in the Quality and Training categories, respectively, of the Senior Living track of the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. Hillcrest Health Services and Mercy Ridge Retirement Community are the winners in these categories.
Chicago Methodist, Bickford earn Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
Communities that use a virtual reality staff training program and a unified nurse call and wander management system are the Gold winners of the Innovator of the Year and Safety categories, respectively, in the Senior Living track of the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. Chicago Methodist Senior Services and Bickford Senior Living are the respective winners in these categories.
FutureCare, Christian Village win Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards
The use of flash cards that remind people of information vital to their recovery, and the use of an accessible piece of exercise equipment, have led to awards in the Keep It Super Simple and High-Tech / High-Touch categories in the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The winners in these categories are FutureCare Cherrywood and Christian Village Communities, respectively.
Windsor Healthcare, Charlie’s Place capture Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
An internally developed app to foster family engagement, and the use of technology designed to improve resident quality of life, were the focus of Gold Award winners in the Marketing and Activities categories, respectively, in the Senior Living track of the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence Technology Awards. Windsor Healthcare and Charlie’s Place Activity and Respite Center are the winners in these categories.
Sunrise, Spectrum earn Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
Programs that ease the move-in process for residents and staff and that create “legacy messages” for residents have captured Gold Awards in the Transitions and Dignity categories, respectively, in the Senior Living track of the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. Sunrise Senior Living and Spectrum Retirement Communities are the winners in these categories.
Amazon announces new Echo devices, Alexa features
Amazon has announced new Echo devices and new Alexa features for new and existing Echo devices, some of which already are being used in senior living communities.
How technology can help seniors connect and not be lonely
Technology is supposed to make our lives better and easier, but not everyone is benefitting from its use.
New Fitbit platform aims to help people manage chronic conditions
Fitbit announced the launch of a new platform for employers, health systems and healthcare plans on Wednesday.
Philips acquires Blue Willow Systems, partners with Inovonics
Royal Philips has acquired Blue Willow Systems, developer of a cloud-based senior living community resident safety platform, Philips announced Wednesday.
Eldermark launches contact center and live chat services
Eldermark has launched a new contact center with inbound and outbound call capabilities. The center also supports live chat that integrates with the company’s sales customer relationship management and marketing automation solutions.
Updated Apple Watch can detect falls, and HomePod wireless speaker has new features
A watch that can detect falls, and a wireless speaker with new features, were two highlights of Apple’s keynote event Wednesday in Cupertino, CA. The Apple Watch Series 4, the first major design overhaul of the device since it debuted more than three years ago, includes a new accelerometer and gyroscope for falls detection and an…
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