Senior living resident died from drinking cleaning fluid, not eating Cheetos: coroner … GAO details HHS COVID-19 funds for older adults, congregate settings … JAMA study: Pandemic disrupted dementia...
More news for Friday, Nov. 11
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2022
RecallCue wins Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards for dementia clock … Delinquent senior housing loans continued to edge lower in 2Q: NIC … Robots may help older adults with disabilities delay move to...
Students-in-residence program targets training, staffing shortages
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 22, 2023
A partnership between a senior living provider and higher education is targeting the training and development of the next generation of certified nursing assistants while addressing staffing shortages.
More news for Monday, Nov. 6
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2023
Maplewood robot pilot program aims to increase access, care quality … HUD funding bill passes Senate, faces cuts in House … DOL to offer webinar to help Southeast long-term care employers reduce wage...
‘Good technology fulfills needs and wants,’ senior living tech expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2022
Technology can be a workforce enabler that can engage and empower people as well as meet basic psychological and self-fulfillment needs, according to one senior living technology expert.
Hasbro turns attention back to older adults with new gaming partnership
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 07, 2023
A company known for its line of robotic pets used in senior living settings is partnering with entertainment giant Hasbro to create a new line of gaming experiences specifically for older adults and their...
Senior living a growth area for LeadingAge Ziegler 200 not-for-profit providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 25, 2023
National Senior Communities in Washington, DC, retained its top spot for the eighth consecutive year on the 2023 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care...
When it comes to technology to monitor older adults, ethical considerations are lacking: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2023
Technologic solutions to help combat the shortage of direct care workers are increasing. But a new study finds a lack of ethical considerations in the development and use of health-related smart home technologies...
Network infrastructure upgrades necessary after pandemic’s rapid technology adoption: experts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2022
Approximately 30% of senior living and care organizations have not upgraded their network infrastructure in more than five years, according to a HealthTech Twitter poll. That could be setting providers...
Senior living technology spending returns to ‘normal priorities’ in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2023
Technology investments in senior living and care are returning to “normal priorities” after a prior focus on COVID-19 pandemic and infection control systems, according to the results of a new survey.