Social media use has physical, mental health benefits for seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2016
Use of email, instant messaging and social media can result in less loneliness and fewer chronic illnesses and symptoms of depression for older adults, according to new research.
Pandemic: Seniors feel better mentally, emotionally than middle-aged adults, but fewer plan to continue...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2021
During the pandemic, adults aged 65 or more years have fared better mentally and emotionally and as far as general quality of life than their counterparts aged 50 to 64, according to newly released results...
Technology-enabled behavioral healthcare experiences are here to stay
By
Michael Gorton
Oct 28, 2021
Behavioral telehealth prepares residents in assisted living communities, residential centers and nursing homes for life after COVID-19.
What we’ve learned about using telehealth to reach older adults during COVID-19
By
David Lindeman, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 2021
Lessons we’ve learned about how to most effectively reach older adults in affordable senior housing can be applied to efforts designed to reach any underserved population with digital health technology...
Telehealth: Rejuvenating provider enthusiasm for healthcare
By
Megan Lenthe, RN, BSN, MBA
May 20, 2021
Policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced barriers to telehealth access. The changes have helped residents, but they also can provide healthcare professionals with a chance at rejuvenation.
Telehealth: Driving more effective, qualitative and accessible care for U.S. seniors
By
Ed Mercadante, BSPharm, R.Ph., D.Sc.(Hon)
Apr 08, 2021
By improving access to quality care and the efficiency with which that care is delivered, telehealth has the potential to positively affect quality of life — and could serve as a catalyst that drives...
Employers could see healthcare costs rise 10% next year: PwC
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 30, 2020
Employers are likely to face an increase in medical costs of between 4% and 10% for their employees in 2021, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Windsor Healthcare, Charlie’s Place capture Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2018
An internally developed app to foster family engagement, and the use of technology designed to improve resident quality of life, were the focus of Gold Award winners in the Marketing and Activities categories,...
Older adults’ failure to plan is an opportunity for senior living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2022
Older adults say they want to age in place, but very few have done much to prepare to do so, according to a new survey. That lack of planning, however, may present an opportunity for senior living providers.
How technology can help your residents live more independently
By
Roei Friedberg
Oct 21, 2021
Using the latest innovations, increasing numbers of older adults can discover how to control their lives with apps, digital information and state-of-the-art home devices.