Stretchable skin could give caregiving robots a more human touch
By
John O'Connor
May 06, 2024
Newly developed stretchable electronic skin might soon give robots and other devices the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin.
When senior living robots become trusted confidants
By
John O'Connor
Apr 19, 2024
Imagine a resident walking up to a robot with a human-like head, and receiving a quick smile in return. Soon, it will be a possibility.
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?
Robotic rehab tool gets to the knee of the matter
By
John O'Connor
Oct 25, 2016
Researchers from China and Denmark jointly have designed a lower-limb robot exoskeleton that might help stroke sufferers more easily regain their walking abilities.
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.
Senior living is doing a great — and largely unnoticed — job
By
John O'Connor
Jan 12, 2023
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You live near a major city chock full of attractions. Plenty of great restaurants. Fantastic museums. Tons of cultural attractions. Yet you hardly ever get there....
Staffing challenges are easy to see, hard to fix
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2021
It’s not exactly a secret that the field could do a better job of luring good candidates and making sure they do their jobs well. So why isn’t that happening? In a word, economics.
Senior living braces for a workplace shift
By
John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2021
From strictly a policy perspective, President Trump was more of a business person’s ally. But he was defeated by a man who promised to bring a lot of change. And this week we got a real taste of how...
Nurse with the meds is stuck in traffic? In Helsinki, it’s no big deal
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2020
Getting medications to home care recipients in large metropolitan areas can be a challenge. Especially if the nurse carrying them is delayed. Finland’s largest city has found a way around the problem:...