There’s no doubt we are witnessing both evolution and revolution in senior living. Perhaps as never before, operators will have good reason to kick up their heels.
2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 21, 2023
Finalists for the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards have been chosen by a panel of expert judges.
New chatbots assisting in healthcare, from bones to burnout
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 12, 2023
A new chatbot for assisting women with osteoporosis and a virtual assistant for primary care providers are the latest examples of the disparate and expansive ways artificial intelligence is transforming...
New project helps operators implement telehealth services
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2023
The newly formed Center of Excellence For Telehealth and Aging announced the release of tech-related toolkits, guides and research. These resources are intended to help providers implement “age-inclusive...
Technology-use changes essential to reducing loneliness ‘epidemic,’ surgeon general warns
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
Reforming digital environments can help reduce a loneliness epidemic that disproportionately affects the elderly, according to US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD.
DEA: Extend COVID telehealth prescribing rules – for now
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
With the end of the public health emergency for the outbreak rapidly approaching, the Drug Enforcement Administration has submitted plans to continue prescription flexibilities for telemedicine that were...
FDA approves toilet seat that monitors health
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to a health monitoring toilet seat, according to Casana, its maker.
ChatGPT’s blind spots can compromise caregiving, authors warn
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2023
Providers are racing to better understand and harness ChatGPT. But while this powerful new tech tool can deliver comprehensive answers quickly, its flawed design could also lead to care that is inappropriate...
Telehealth’s upward growth trajectory hits a bump in February
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2023
While the use of telehealth generally continues to expand, its use declined by 6.8% nationwide in February, according to the Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker.
iN2L + LifeLoop expands wellness content for senior living residents
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2023
iN2L + LifeLoop announced that the firm will offer expanded wellness content for all senior living residents, regardless of physical or cognitive abilities. The content expansion is the result of new or...