Senior living operator expands tech investment in fall detection, prevention
By
John O'Connor
May 09, 2024
New Perspective Senior Living unveiled plans to bolster its investment in the SafelyYou system. The system specializes in fall prevention.
States grapple with how and whether to regulate AI
By
John O'Connor
May 02, 2024
States are taking the lead in regulating artificial intelligence, a technology that is reshaping various sectors, including senior living.
How will AI affect care? Let us count the ways
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2024
There has been much discussion lately about the many ways artificial intelligence will affect senior care – and healthcare in general.
Straight from the gut: AI helps researchers confirm Alzheimer’s link
By
John O'Connor
Apr 24, 2024
Cleveland Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence to confirm the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease.
More trouble for Brookdale
By
John O'Connor
Apr 04, 2024
Just when it seemed that Brookdale Senior Living finally was regaining post-COVID occupancy and fiscal traction, more bad news arrived this week.
Barbarians at the firewall
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2017
Not to sound like an alarmist, but the chances of a cyberattack have never been greater.
Hackers strike 2 data firms that serve senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Nov 27, 2019
Hackers recently targeted at least two vendors that provide data to the senior living sector.
Coming soon to your community: cyberattacks
By
John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2017
Senior living operators and other health providers are under increased risk for cyberattacks that could threaten residents, several lawmakers suggested at a recent House hearing
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Majd Alwan, Ph.D.
By
John O'Connor
Mar 23, 2020
Senior living once was considered more high-touch than high-tech. No person has done more to change that perception than Majd Alwan, Ph.D.
Caregiving robots should carry a warning label, author suggests
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
Many senior living operators see caregiving robots as a betterment tool for care and staffing. But will their integration fuel relationship concerns and moral hazards?