Health apps like fitness trackers and vitals testers can be a fun way to engage people in their own wellness, but finding apps that have value for the whole clinician-patient relationship hasn’t been easy. Read More »
Apple is internally researching whether the iPhone and Apple Watch can be used for people with Parkinson's disease through passive monitoring to help doctors track symptoms and manage medication. Read More »
Buzztime Inc. is helping seniors put decades of knowledge to use through its trivia games, as played in popular restaurants and sports bars, to every new HarborChase Senior Living Community. Read More »
Older adults with heart failure can use the platform to share experiences and resources with others and learn more about managing their condition. Read More »
Vendors weigh in on the evolving technology and the issue of balancing resident rights and safety. Read More »
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Prescriptive analytics: The next step in putting residents first
What if data could help navigate your healthcare journey the way traffic apps guide you on the best routes? Predictive analytics is the insight into the process and the outcomes. By Dan Hogan, President and CEO, Medalogix Learn More »
MatrixCare has developed point of sale software that can be used facility wide to track and manage individual resident needs and preferences. Read More »
Speech recognition software helps blogger Kathleen Mears connect to the world. Windows updates prevented her microphone from working, causing her to spend weeks troubleshooting for a solution. Read More »
Scientists at Cornell University have created a game for nonscientists to play that will help researchers understand blood stalls and further understanding of memory loss. Read More »
Will hospitals and nursing homes ever be able to agree on a standard set of data to share during patient transfers? Thought leaders at the annual NASL meeting discuss the current regs—and what needs to happen next. Read More »
The national senior care service provider purchased the technology to enhance its chronic care management, transitional care management and population health management services for chronically ill patients. Read More »
The classic arcade game Pac-Man can now be played on the Moff Band bracelet. The Internet of Things startup is targeting seniors who want to improve their health as a key market for its wearable device designed to gamify fitness. Read More »
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Simplifying oxygen tank monitoring
By Michaela McSheffrey, COO of MIJA Automated alerts on oxygen tanks can provide a safety valve for residents who rely on oxygen and can help busy caregivers keep track of which tanks are running low. Learn More »
Celebrate those who served and their caregivers who live in assisted living and residential care communities with National Assisted Living Week. Read More »
Forbes has released its first top 100 list dedicated to cloud computing companies, and several healthcare software companies are making a strong debut. Read More »
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears uses voice recognition software to navigate the Internet. Her software isn’t working, so she’s been forced to use a workaround to navigate—and communicate. Read More »
When older technology gives up the ghost or is no longer supported, cell phone companies aren't always helpful when it comes to setting up a new cell phone. Read More »
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Adding Medicaid to your mix
By Chris Junker, CEO of Procura Leveraging technology can maximize revenue and diversification of home healthcare service, especially in the complex environment of serving the Medicaid-eligible population. Learn More »
Industry leaders’ persistent efforts resulted in passage of the Rural Health Care Connectivity Act, which will allow skilled nursing facilities to seek federal funding to finance high-speed Internet service for providers in rural areas. Read More »
Karen DeSalvo, MD, is leaving the top post at the Office of the Coordinator of Health IT (ONC) to continue as acting Assistant Secretary of Health at HHS. Read More »
Senior Editor Nicole Stempak caught up with Chuck Czarnik, CHDA to talk about how Brookdale Senior Living is using data to improve patient outcomes and operations. Read More »
