It’s all in the wrist: New wearable devices can provide seniors key data about Alzheimer’s, COVID
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 13, 2024
Two research projects, on Alzheimer’s and Long COVID, highlight the unique potential for wrist wearables to monitor and detect health data.
Wearable tech offers hope for spotting dementia-causing diseases
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Wearable technology that measures spatial navigation and gait could improve detection of diseases that cause dementia, according to a new study.
5 trends will ‘future-proof’ senior living industry in 2021, leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2021
Senior living thought leaders who gathered this past fall have sketched the framework of the “new normal” of housing and services for older adults, outlining five trends to “future-proof” the industry...
First-of-its-kind tech, design showcase highlights future of senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2022
A first-of-its-kind senior living technology and design showcase in a renovated World War I-era Columbus, OH, mansion is open to anyone interested in the future of aging in place.
Consumer approach will help senior living stay relevant, entrepreneur says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 15, 2021
Senior living needs to consider providing elements of the consumer experience to remain relevant, Eric George,M.D., founder and CEO of ERG Enterprises and an entrepreneur, wrote Monday in an article for...
Illuminating lighting in assisted living
By
John Casadonte
May 13, 2015
Advancements in lighting are among the most recent and most promising innovations to assure a better quality of life in assisted living and nursing facilities for seniors.
Sensor system, enhanced by AI, now predicts falls, analyzes use of spaces better
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 05, 2024
A fall detection sensor system has added an AI query tool for caregivers to learn how a senior living community’s layout affects residents’ mobility.
Tech company makes foray into home care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 27, 2021
A Denver-based technology company is jumping into the personal care space. ModivCare, a tech-enabled healthcare services firm, announced Monday it’s acquiring personal care company CareFinders Total...
Better designed apps, tech tools help give isolated seniors a boost, rideshare company reports
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 13, 2024
Many smartphone apps are now catering to seniors, and some legacy apps have begun to address senior needs, such as rideshare platforms.
Caremerge, ProviNET Solutions partner
Sep 18, 2015
Caremerge is partnering with ProviNET Solutions to expand care coordination solutions in the senior living space throughout the United States.