Companion robots are evolving to meet the increased needs of seniors, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, lack of support for aging in place and poor connectivity with healthcare teams.
Robots’ surprising nonfans — and how to win them over
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2020
As the use of social/personal robots increases in senior living communities, a new study has uncovered a surprising group of nonfans – grandchildren — and suggests ways to win them over.
Pay attention to that soap opera-watching robot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2019
Someone at Edge Hill University clearly has a sense of humor, but research there is no laughing matter.
Senior living is doing a great — and largely unnoticed — job
By
John O'Connor
Jan 12, 2023
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You live near a major city chock full of attractions. Plenty of great restaurants. Fantastic museums. Tons of cultural attractions. Yet you hardly ever get there....
Leveraging technology to elevate resident care and staff experience
By
Matt Phipps
Nov 17, 2022
Although change can often be difficult, it also can be exhilarating when we see the right technology being embraced the right way, to the benefit of staff and residents.
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.
Staffing challenges are easy to see, hard to fix
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2021
It’s not exactly a secret that the field could do a better job of luring good candidates and making sure they do their jobs well. So why isn’t that happening? In a word, economics.
Three technologies that are changing the landscape of home health organizations in 2021
Jun 24, 2021
While organizations continue on their mission to manage the pandemic, it’s also time for them to begin thinking about future-proofing themselves to create a more robust system of delivery.
Senior living braces for a workplace shift
By
John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2021
From strictly a policy perspective, President Trump was more of a business person’s ally. But he was defeated by a man who promised to bring a lot of change. And this week we got a real taste of how...
Addressing the double pandemic of COVID-19 and loneliness
By
Avi Philipson
Jan 19, 2021
We’re starting a new year, and the pandemic still rages on. Its complete demise never was guaranteed, but there was a quieted optimism that the virus would be largely improved by now. On the contrary,...