Skipping tech over price tag an ‘opportunity lost’ for hesitant nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 24, 2024
While it remains difficult to quantify how investments in technology are paying off, some skilled nursing providers say they are buying into more options because today’s margins don’t afford them missed...
Increased TV, video watching tied to more bathroom trips at night
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 23, 2024
Adults who watch TV or videos in excess of five hours a day are more likely to urinate more at night, a new study finds.
Leveraging AI for improved clinical outcomes and enhanced resident care in LTC facilities
By
Bharat Monteiro
Dec 06, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT have become well-known household terms, being utilized for various tasks ranging from resume updates to speech writing. While AI’s applications in healthcare...
Robots running senior care? Not exactly — yet
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Apr 17, 2024
With all the problems long-term care is grappling with and focusing on, sometimes it is harder to see even bigger problems down the road. Right now, senior care facilities are grappling with staffing shortages...
The scourge of screen time
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 11, 2024
Usually, we can safely rely on seniors to set an inspiring example for younger folks to emulate. They unselfishly share the wisdom acquired with age to help successive generations overcome current challenges,...
Navigating the future of LTC: A tech-driven journey to value-based excellence
By
David L. Morris
Oct 25, 2023
Value-based care (VBC) organizations – and especially Accountable Care Organizations – rely on strategies that shift care from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities to manage costs and still ensure...