The president of a senior living ratings and reviews website shares three common qualities of highly regarded providers and three ways that operators can secure good online reviews and ratings from residents...
Wisconsin: Web site aims to help people meet challenges of aging
Oct 29, 2015
Aided by interviews with aging and healthcare professionals and others, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have launched a free website for older adults living anywhere in the state. It...
HackFest will precede LeadingAge annual meeting
Oct 27, 2015
Taking a cue from this year’s LeadingAge annual meeting, the event will challenge teams to “Engage with Age” by working with an older adult to create technology-driven tools aimed at...
Listen up: Hearing aids help more than hearing
Oct 20, 2015
Residents who use the devices may experience another important benefit, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Americans embracing health-related tech options
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2015
More Americans are using technology to improve their health and navigate health-related purchasing options, according to a new report from The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.
Social media use grows among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2015
If your marketing and communication plans to reach residents and prospective residents don’t already include social media, new research may convince you of the need.
Text messaging improves cardiovascular risk factors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 29, 2015
Semi-personalized text messages helped improve low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, blood pressure, body mass index and smoking status in people with coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
Geek tragedy and the limits of technology
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2015
Technology is making things much better, but it is not the be-all and end-all that technoholics would have you believe.