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.
Outlook dims for resolution of eased telehealth payments and rules
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2024
The general consensus was clear during a recent House hearing aimed at addressing the temporary easing of policies and payments: Telehealth as a concept is here to stay.
Apple Watch’s ‘Foggy’ gets FDA medical device listing for Parkinson’s
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2024
A new Apple Watch-enabled freezing of gait-cueing feature, dubbed Foggy, has received FDA listing as a Class II medical device and is available via prescription.
Pilot program leads to 42 percent reduction in resident falls
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2024
A tech-based pilot program helped Allegro Senior Living reduce resident falls by 42%, the company announced Thursday. As a result, the Grayslake, IL-based firm plans to expand the program to more of its...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2023
There’s no doubt we are witnessing both evolution and revolution in senior living. Perhaps as never before, operators will have good reason to kick up their heels.
2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 21, 2023
Finalists for the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards have been chosen by a panel of expert judges.
New chatbots assisting in healthcare, from bones to burnout
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 12, 2023
A new chatbot for assisting women with osteoporosis and a virtual assistant for primary care providers are the latest examples of the disparate and expansive ways artificial intelligence is transforming...
New project helps operators implement telehealth services
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2023
The newly formed Center of Excellence For Telehealth and Aging announced the release of tech-related toolkits, guides and research. These resources are intended to help providers implement “age-inclusive...
Technology-use changes essential to reducing loneliness ‘epidemic,’ surgeon general warns
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
Reforming digital environments can help reduce a loneliness epidemic that disproportionately affects the elderly, according to US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD.
DEA: Extend COVID telehealth prescribing rules – for now
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
With the end of the public health emergency for the outbreak rapidly approaching, the Drug Enforcement Administration has submitted plans to continue prescription flexibilities for telemedicine that were...