Technology & IT

Information sharing, integration needed in LTC: survey

A survey of the 100 largest not-for-profit providers of senior care identifies strengths and weaknesses in the industry's use of technology. Read More »

Hearing enhancement technology goes stylish

A baseball cap fitted with a device that uses bone conduction technology offers new options for the hearing impaired.  Read More »

Using computers to reduce falls

Predictive modeling software could help reduce falls in seniors. Read More »

Is HIPAA impeding use of data in healthcare?

A report released last week says privacy and security rules may hinder use of "big data" in furthering healthcare advances.  Read More »

Hearst expands hospice technology offerings

Hearst Corp.'s acquisition of a home care and hospice software company expands its footprint in home-based health services.  Read More »

Secure text messaging for the EHR

Two leading tech companies in the LTC field join forces to provide secure text messaging as part of an electronic health record.  Read More »

Technology scores resident satisfaction with physician care

A healthcare tech company is expanding its portfolio of resident satisfaction survey platform, giving more physicians fast feedback on how residents rate their care. Read More »

Medicare expands coverage for telehealth

The finalized Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2014 includes expanded coverage for telehealth services.  Read More »

Using big data to improve patient care

A major healthcare system has turned its data warehouse into a gold mine of information for assessing risks and predicting outcomes.  Read More »

Making aging easier

A start-up program brings technology entrepreneurs together for the benefit of aging adults.  Read More »

Long-Term Living gets social

Join the conversation on Long-Term Living’s social media networks. Read More »

Pressure ulcer prevention program uses new patient monitor

Wireless patient monitoring technology serves as the centerpiece for a pressure ulcer prevention program.  Read More »

Hearing without the background noise

Researchers have developed a computer algorithm to filter out background noise for the hearing impaired.  Read More »

Website helps fund efforts to e-enable seniors

Senior living communities can attract sponsors to help fund localized e-directories via a new website.  Read More »

Congress urged to support interoperability

A joint letter from industry groups pushes Congress to adopt interoperability standards that include remote monitoring.  Read More »

‘Virtual reality hands’ may help stroke survivors

Researchers use brain-computer interface technology and 3-D glasses to create virtual hands to help recovering stroke survivors regain the use of their limbs.  Read More »

Smart glasses can find good veins for IVs

High-definition imaging technology built into a pair of glasses can find the best veins for IV sites.  Read More »

NCAL, NJ launch first national patient safety organization for assisted living

Two prominent organizations team up to create the first national effort to collect outcomes data and performance measures in assisted living settings. Read More »

Market agreement expands new wound-care technology

A licensing agreement gives two leading wound-care companies bigger market share.  Read More »

Personalized vital signs monitor in the works

Clinical trials are set to begin on a personalized vital signs monitor that's based on smartphone technology.  Read More »

From hearing aids to smartphones

A new generation of apps uses smartphone technology to enable the hearing impaired to hear.  Read More »

Smartphone tracking of physical activity is now more accurate

Researchers have developed an algorithm that predicts the location of a smartphone used for tracking physical activity.  Read More »

Statewide patient evacuation system debuts in New York

Last year’s Superstorm Sandy magnified the need for not only solid evacuation plans, but for keeping track of the evacuees. Read More »

Video game helps stroke victims regain motor strength

Researchers say this new 3D video game can help stroke patients recover from  motor weakness.  Read More »

EHR provider bites into meal management

A leading EHR provider for the LTC market acquires a leading provider of nutritional management software.  Read More »

Mining databases for Alzheimer’s disease drug treatments

German and American companies will collaborate on data mining to develop new drugs to fight Alzheimer's disease.   Read More »

Managing type 2 diabetes through analytics

A North Carolina University and a software company team up to personalize type 2 diabetes care through data analytics.  Read More »

Nursing home physicians use mobile devices to prevent adverse drug events

Study shows mobile devices can prevent adverse drug events in a nursing home environment, but their use is well behind other clinical settings.  Read More »

Medical device connectivity takes a step forward

Two global organizations sign a strategic agreement aimed at accelerating the development and adoption of standards-based medical and mobile devices.  Read More »

CAST completes telehealth portfolio

LeadingAge's Center for Aging Services Technologies combines an online selection tool and a set of case studies to assist in evaluating choices in telehealth services.  Read More »