AAOS: Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty does not reduce early revision
Feb 20, 2024
The findings were seen for two-year, all-cause revision or aseptic loosening in cementless total knee arthroplasty.
Data unveil ‘compelling look’ at future of senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2024
A booming aging population, a shrinking workforce and slowed construction trends provide a “compelling look” at the future of the senior living industry and the effects that the baby boomers will have...
Choose love over fear when preparing to confront challenges
By
Loren Shook
Mar 18, 2024
Silverado’s Loren Shook shares steps leaders can take to help ensure that their organizations can navigate uncertainty while fulfilling their missions.
Valentine’s Day robo-pets for the lonely: senior living provider gives golden robot pups for the golden...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 13, 2024
RiverSpring Living is identifying New York older adults in need of a Valentine’s Day boost as part of its ongoing robo-pet program.
Digital assistive tech vital to dignity among dementia patients: report
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A recent review of studies around “digital assistive tech” showed those tools helped people living with dementia preserve dignity and monitor health.
HHS opens investigation into UnitedHealth cyberattack
Mar 14, 2024
Following a cyberattack on one of the nation’s largest health insurers that’s thrown healthcare payments into disarray and likely exposed reams of private patient data, the US Department of...
Research overwhelmingly points to benefits of smart home health technology
By
Adam Healy
Feb 20, 2024
Research indicates that smart home health technology provides a wealth of benefits for home care patients and older adults aging in place.
New ‘love meter’ could tell senior living providers which residents need a Valentine’s Day pick-me-up
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 14, 2024
A new “love meter”— just in time for Valentine’s Day — tells senior living staff members when residents are at risk of loneliness.
Braille bot reads at superspeeds, could fast-track other assistive devices for seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 31, 2024
A newly-developed robot sensor can read braille at twice the speed of human readers, over 300 words per minute, researchers say.
‘Grandie’ lends an AI-enabled ear to seniors looking for a virtual companion they can relate to
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 07, 2024
“Grandie,” whose avatar is a blue owl, is a new AI tool “tailored to the unique needs of older adults,” the parent company states.