Operator hopes to expand residents’ digital literacy with unique tech concierge program
By
John O'Connor
Apr 22, 2024
Beginning in June, residents in some BHI Senior Living communities will be able to take advantage of a unique tech concierge program.
Eve, new artificial companion, provides homebound seniors engagement, friendship
By
Foster Stubbs
Apr 04, 2024
Eve sells a device that has the appearance of a traditional rotary phone and serves as a companion for the elderly or other homebound people.
CMS readies providers for Interoperability and Prior Authorization rule
By
Adam Healy
Apr 03, 2024
CMS offered providers resources to help prepare for the newly finalized Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule.
Electrically exciting the brain … and new therapy tools for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 22, 2024
New research using an electric current caused brain activity to shift, a breakthrough for treating Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
‘A-list’ investors to award AI-monitoring, transport solutions for seniors at conference next week
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 21, 2024
This year’s AgeTech Challenge Innovation Showcase is highlighted by several AI-enabled monitoring systems and transportation options.
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.
Carlton Senior Living use of Alexa leads to Gold in Innovator of the Year category
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 01, 2023
Carlton Senior Living was awarded Gold in the Innovator of the Year category of the Senior Living track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Education, gender are factors in seniors’ tech literacy, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 30, 2023
Senior women and those without a high school diploma could benefit from more tech literacy programs, study authors write.
New AI brings Joy to seniors via TV-screen avatar
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 16, 2023
A new generative-AI “friend, confidant and companion” named Joy will interact with users via a television screen.
CC Young’s TV studio, tech courses, a hit with residents
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 05, 2023
Volunteers at a continuing care retirement / life plan community’s working TV studio are hoping to take content live onto a YouTube channel after producing internal programming for several years.