During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, two-thirds of the deaths were people over the age of 65. Learning how to successfully plan for disaster or catastrophic events shouldn't be done in hindsight – a solid, effective plan should be put in place to protect both your residents and your data in order to continue providing care.Protecting the vital information needed to take care of residents is often overlooked as a critical element of a disaster plan, and it’s important to think about how that information will be accessed during an emergency situation. It could be a matter of life and death.Read on to learn some best practices your long-term care facility can use to prepare for disaster.Click here to read more. Read More »
A new global membership community for senior care stakeholders and technology companies is counting large corporations and advocacy organizations among its inaugural members. Read More »
To help seniors retain their mobility, one company seeks new product input from the people closest to the situation—caregivers and seniors themselves. Read More »
Mark Crandall, CIO of Consulate Health Care, Florida's largest senior health provider, tells Long-Term Living how his organization approached the challenges and benefits of implementing information technology. Read More »
A new online initiative launched by the American Medical Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aims at curbing diabetes rates. Read More »
In this final installment of the three-part series, we will look at the future of health information technology and its impact on senior care.It is estimated that one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older by 2030, and new residents most often present with a higher level of acuity than they did ten years ago, requiring different experts on the care team to manage the needs of one person. In this capacity, technology becomes a critical ingredient for success.Read on to gain an understanding of where to start in the technology implementation process, what questions you should be asking, and just how supportive technology is in the quality and operational objectives of senior care.Click here to read more. Read More »
