Life Systems introduced RosieConnect—a point-of-care medical device that automates data collection and sends it wirelessly to an electronic medical record. RosieConnect is a portable PC that mounts to...
Administrators looking for a joint resolution
Nov 16, 2010
One formerly illegal product is being seen more often in nursing homes: medical marijuana. Older boomers are increasingly using cannabis for pain, dementia and other conditions. While a growing number...
AOD recognized by IBM
Jun 29, 2010
IBM Retail Store Solutions announced that Answers On Demand has won its Market Growth Achievement Award. AOD Software resells the IBM Point of Sale line of hardware in conjunction with its own AnswersElite...
Diabetes monitoring gets easier
Feb 16, 2010
Bayer’s A1CNow Selfcheck is now available for in-store purchase. The product was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration last year. The product lets users more closely watch their A1C (average...
Golden Living adopts Microsoft’s Amalga Unified Intelligence System
Jan 12, 2010
Golden Living has become the first post-acute care organization to begin using Microsoft’s Amalga Unified Intelligence System, the company announced. The system centralizes data stored in disparate...
A better looking alternative to medical alert bracelets and ID tags
Dec 01, 2009
Medical alert bracelets and medical ID tags are a common sight at many eldercare communities. However, they may soon be giving way to a more informative and aesthetically pleasing alternative: USB jewelry....
Life Systems unveils new wheelchair scale
Nov 05, 2009
Life Systems Inc. recently introduced the Rosie Smart Wheelchair Scale. Designed for use in the long-term care setting, the scale’s operating software stores up to 100 wheelchair or chair weights...
For show organizers, laughter may be the best medicine
Oct 27, 2009
As the fall trade show season kicks in, event planners are offering the usual opportunities to mingle with peers, learn more about the market and explore new products. This year, they are also showcasing...
Encryption software locks files securely
Oct 20, 2009
K Software recently released RightClickEncrypt, a Windows security program that lets providers encrypt and decrypt files and folders with a single click. Once encrypted, information can be stored on unsecured...
Today’s free webcast offers staffing relief
Sep 15, 2009
McKnight’s will hold a free webcast on finding and keeping the best possible staff at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) today (Sept. 16). Dr. Tim Detary, Extendicare’s vice president of human relations,...