Sensor system, enhanced by AI, now predicts falls, analyzes use of spaces better
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 05, 2024
A fall detection sensor system has added an AI query tool for caregivers to learn how a senior living community’s layout affects residents’ mobility.
7 tech trends to watch in senior living in 2017
By
Travis Palmquist
Jan 05, 2017
Better and more efficient care, improved resident experiences and enhanced staff engagement are just some of the benefits that technology can offer senior living operators. Here are some of technology-related...
Wearable tech offers hope for spotting dementia-causing diseases
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Wearable technology that measures spatial navigation and gait could improve detection of diseases that cause dementia, according to a new study.
Was COVID-19 the catalyst for new technologies to help older adults live more independently for longer?
By
Haim Amir, Ph.D.
Aug 19, 2021
Older adults have been forced to accept the increasing role of technology their lives due to the pandemic. Now, they are starting to appreciate how these technologies can enable them to live more independently...
It’s all in the wrist: New wearable devices can provide seniors key data about Alzheimer’s, COVID
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 13, 2024
Two research projects, on Alzheimer’s and Long COVID, highlight the unique potential for wrist wearables to monitor and detect health data.
Fourth-gen robot model aimed at senior living plays chess, cracks jokes
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
Senior living robot developers are hoping for “mass production” soon of a fourth-generation model that plays chess and leads yoga classes.
Technology that detects falls helps reduce ED visits by 80%, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2019
An artificial intelligence-enabled camera system helped senior living communities reduce visits from emergency medical teams by 75% and visits to emergency departments by 80% by detecting falls among...
Quality winner: Ganzhorn Suites earns Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Liza Berger
Oct 04, 2019
The Ganzhorn Suites, a highly specialized memory care assisted living community in Powell, OH, aims to set new standards for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Its proprietary real-time locating system,...
AI revolution in senior living communities: A strategic guide for leaders
By
Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Jan 25, 2024
The integration of artificial intelligence in senior living communities no is longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality, offering transformative potential in enhancing resident care and operational...
How to determine which technology makes sense for your senior living community
By
Jared Darlington
Jan 27, 2020
Before embarking on a new technology within your communities or homes, conduct a deep dive into the benefits for both your residents and organization from a resident experience and operational standpoint,...