Industry must evolve with needs, demands of growing older adult population
By
Len Weiser
Nov 18, 2019
Things have changes, and senior living communities can’t continue to do things the way they have always done them.
Choosing the right technology to assist aging in place
By
Matthew Campbell
Mar 02, 2017
Wearable mobile personal safety technology, connected tech such as motion sensors, and smart home technology can help older adults remain independent for as long as possible.
Robotics are changing life at home for seniors
By
Michael Cantor, M.D., J.D.
Aug 10, 2021
Companion robots are evolving to meet the increased needs of seniors, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, lack of support for aging in place and poor connectivity with healthcare teams.
Operators using telehealth, live-streaming, video-chatting in this time of COVID-19
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2020
Senior living operators today have much more sophisticated technology at their disposal than did their predecessors, and they’re putting that technology to good use to help ensure the health and safety...
Senior living trends, challenges to watch in 2023
By
Lynne Moore
Dec 05, 2022
Things are improving, but in 2023, issues still will need to be addressed.
Three home care trends with staying power
By
Bill Miller
Feb 18, 2021
If 2020 has taught the U.S. healthcare system anything, it’s that we need to be ready for change.
Addressing the double pandemic of COVID-19 and loneliness
By
Avi Philipson
Jan 19, 2021
We’re starting a new year, and the pandemic still rages on. Its complete demise never was guaranteed, but there was a quieted optimism that the virus would be largely improved by now. On the contrary,...
Embracing innovation connects staff and families to what matters most
By
Prentice O. Lipsey
Dec 04, 2023
CHI Living Communities has embraced innovation to meet the needs of a growing segment of savvy older adults, connecting them with their families and our care team through the use of smart home devices.
Tech and seniors: Been there, done that — or have you?
By
F. Scott Moody
Dec 10, 2015
We must throw away the perception that seniors are technologically ignorant.
Your opportunity to share and learn about technology in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2019
Has your community used technology to improve care or operations in the past year? If yes, the 2019 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is here to give your organization the opportunity...