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.
‘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.
The answer to tackling the staffing crisis: start with the culture
By
Katherine Wells
Feb 29, 2024
We have been faced with a pressing long-term care dilemma for the last several years, and it is only getting worse.
New aphasia therapy app helps people recover speech after stroke
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A new app to help with aphasia was able to improve users’ spontaneous speech and recall of commonly used words, according to a study.
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.
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.
Senior living community’s tech investments paying off, increasing resident safety
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
LTC residents were recently able to receive assistance within minutes after falling, thanks to the recent integration of safety tech.
AI, seniors’ virtual reality innovations honored with Hillman Foundation grants
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
A nurse-moderated VR program for seniors with kidney disease and an algorithm project for care planning just received a funding boost.