Atria CEO talks about confronting questions, preparing for future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
New Atria CEO Holly Belter-Chesser recently took a few minutes to share her thoughts with McKnight’s Senior Living about the company, the industry and the future of senior living.
Closed senior living community, state face multi-million dollar lawsuit over resident’s death
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2024
An Oregon senior living community and the state agency that oversees long-term care facilities were hit with a $41 million wrongful death lawsuit in the death of a memory care resident who wandered out...
Amazon partnership lands Alexa-enabled devices in Atria, Eskaton communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2021
A partnership between Amazon and senior living providers is bringing Alexa-enabled devices into residents’ homes in an effort to ease communication and customize experiences.
Atria deploys Alexa devices across entire national portfolio
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 14, 2023
A smart home collaboration will see Amazon Alexa devices deployed across Atria Management Co.’s entire national portfolio, which the company says is a first in the senior living industry.
Amazon technology challenge focuses on easing aging process
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2022
Meeting the needs of older adults as well as some members of Generation X and the Baby Boom generation is the goal of the latest Amazon Alexa Skills Challenge.
Amazon announces new Echo devices, Alexa features
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2018
Amazon has announced new Echo devices and new Alexa features for new and existing Echo devices, some of which already are being used in senior living communities.
Senior living looks to smart technology to keep residents, staff connected
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2019
The Cardinal is one of the most recent communities to harness Alexa for its residents and staff. But it certainly won’t be the last.
Virtual assistant, virtual reality get real tests at Civitas Senior Living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2018
Fort Worth, TX-based management company Civitas Senior Living is testing Alexa and virtual reality programming in the Lone Star State.
More news for Wednesday, Nov. 30
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2022
Resources empower older adults to plan for changes in driving, firearm use: study … 40% of older adult brains show signs of LATE dementia … Amazon launches Alexa Smart Properties for Senior Living...
Technology presents variety of opportunities in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2022
Technology can be a game-changer for some communities — and their residents and staff.
