Robotics, automation can help solve staffing, efficiency challenges: panelists
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 09, 2022
Staffing challenges got you down? Robotics may help, according to panelists speaking Wednesday at the virtual LeadingAge Collaborative Care Tech Summit 2022. They shared how they are using robotics applications...
Robot companions rolling out in New York, targeting older adult well-being
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 27, 2022
A tabletop robot designed specifically for older adults is making its way into the homes of 800 New York residents, including those who live in senior living communities.
Data unveil ‘compelling look’ at future of senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2024
A booming aging population, a shrinking workforce and slowed construction trends provide a “compelling look” at the future of the senior living industry and the effects that the baby boomers will have...
More news for Monday, Nov. 6
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2023
Maplewood robot pilot program aims to increase access, care quality … HUD funding bill passes Senate, faces cuts in House … DOL to offer webinar to help Southeast long-term care employers reduce wage...
Amidst an increasingly uncertain economic outlook, Welltower reported another quarter of operating results that continue to exceed the company’s expectations, powered by “exceptional” growth in its...
Amazon Pharmacy expands drone delivery service to prescription medications
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Older adults in one Texas town looking to simplify their medication management might be able to have prescriptions delivered via drone.
Senior living a growth area for LeadingAge Ziegler 200 not-for-profit providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 25, 2023
National Senior Communities in Washington, DC, retained its top spot for the eighth consecutive year on the 2023 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care...
More news for Wednesday, Aug. 30
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2023
Intuition robotics raises $25M in funding for ElliQ AI care companions … MA creates new Elder Justice Unit … LeadingAge PA to host art exhibit, gala featuring member community residents … Nighttime...
Students-in-residence program targets training, staffing shortages
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 22, 2023
A partnership between a senior living provider and higher education is targeting the training and development of the next generation of certified nursing assistants while addressing staffing shortages.
How a senior living provider freed up employees to pursue their passions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2023
A few years ago, United Methodist Communities embarked on a digital transformation to improve productivity, drive innovation and improve resident and employee experiences.