With senior living communities serving as potential hot spots for COVID-19, operators are looking at all types of infection control measures to contain or prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
It’s certainly not often that a global pandemic comes around, but unexpected things happen every day. Being prepared can make all the difference.
Residents in seven Merrill Gardens Senior Living communities in Washington state are connecting with friends and family during the pandemic with a donation of 1,000 Google Nest Hub Max devices.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, residents of senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities are even more at risk than usual for social isolation, loneliness and boredom. In a May 28 webinar, learn how staff members and residents can use technology to prevent what is considered by some to be the next public health crisis.
The 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is now open for nominations. Entries will be accepted through July 24.
The ongoing spread of COVID-19 within skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities and a national surge in telemedicine use may be two key factors fueling a push for seniors to age at home, even after the pandemic is under control, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
A Place for Mom has designed a virtual tour app to enable prospective residents and their families to schedule and participate in live community tours.
Understanding and preparing your organization for the process of implementing any new telehealth program can be the difference between success and failure.
We all are acutely aware of the risk COVID-19 and similar illnesses pose to residents in senior living, skilled nursing and other long-term care communities. Many operators have turned to telehealth to limit exposure within their communities, not only for residents but also for valued staff members.
New technology is being called into service to address challenges related to social isolation and wellness presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
