Future-forward technologies have traditionally been associated with sci-fi narratives and cutting-edge software companies, often overlooking their potential to transform a wide array of industries beyond entertainment and tech.
The senior care sector, particularly in the realm of short-term rehabilitation, is witnessing a transformative wave thanks to these cutting-edge applications. Imagine a scenario where your loved one benefits from rehabilitation not only through traditional methods but
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Senior Care
Trualta and PointClickCare Partner to Support Family Caregivers
What You Should Know:
- Trualta, a family caregiver education and support platform, and PointClickCare, a cloud-based healthcare platform for long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers, have announced a new partnership to provide crucial support to families caring for loved ones after discharge.
- Under this new agreement, Trualta will be offered as an integrated partner solution to PointClickCare customers through their online Marketplace. This means care facilities using
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PointClickCare Launches Pharmacy Connect for Senior Living Medication Management
What You Should Know:
PointClickCare Technologies, a leading healthcare technology platform, today announced the availability of Pharmacy Connect, a solution designed to transform and simplify medication management for care teams in senior living communities and enable collaboration with pharmacies for timely medication availability.Pharmacy Connect, purposefully built for senior living, encompassing assisted living, memory care, and diversified communities, sets a new standard for
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GrandPad Launches AI-Enabled Virtual Companion for Seniors
What You Should Know:
- GrandPad, the leading tablet specifically designed for seniors, announces a groundbreaking innovation: Grandie, the first-of-its-kind AI-powered virtual companion tailored to older adults.
- The patent-pending technology aims to revolutionize the way seniors connect, engage, and enjoy the digital world, fostering meaningful interactions and personalized experiences.
More Than Just an Assistant: A Charming and Wise Friend
Unlike basic virtual assistants,
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Embracing a Forward-Thinking Vision to Address the Senior Care Crisis
A demographic shift is looming, and we aren’t as prepared as we think.
Colorado has long been revered for its stunning landscapes and outdoor pursuits, earning a reputation as a state with a youthful and active population – but, we are aging.
By 2050, Colorado’s number of older adults is expected to more than double to 1.7 million, second only to Alaska in the U.S. for the fastest-growing population of people over 65. Nationwide, the 85 and older population is projected to more than double
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K4Connect Raises $8.9M to Expand Tech Accessibility for Senior Living
What You Should Know:
K4Connect, a Raleigh, NC-based mission-centered healthtech company and provider of enterprise operations tech for the senior living communities raises $8.9M in funding co-led by Bryce Catalyst and AXA Venture Partners, with continued support from existing investors, including Intel Capital, Forté Ventures, Topmark Partners, and the Ziegler-Linkage Fund.This latest round brings the company’s total funding raised to $39M and will be used to drive further adoption in
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Age Tech: Supporting Better Patient Outcomes in Senior Care
Your grandparent has arthritis in their knees, which can make it difficult for them to walk around their home. What if they had access to robot limbs to help them move around more independently without experiencing pain? Your parent has been diagnosed with a heart condition, and your entire family is constantly worried about their health. What if a device worn on their wrist could monitor their vitals all day, alerting you and their caregivers of anything concerning? Your grandparent has been
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The Continuing Rise of AI in the Healthcare Sector in 2023
The announcement in September 2022 that the health tech company Iodine Software was entering into a partnership with the software platform TruCode “to upend clinical administration using artificial intelligence” serves as one of the more recent reminders of AI’s considerable impact on the healthcare sector.
Certainly, it will be felt not just in the administrative realm, but also in the clinical and operational aspects as well. And given the challenges presented by a rapidly aging population,
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We’re Feeling the Effects of the Nursing Shortage. Health Tech Can Help
The healthcare industry is in desperate need of nurses — and fast. Chances are this isn't news to you. You've seen the countless headlines covering the impact the pandemic has had on nurses, and how that nursing shortage has impacted employment numbers, healthcare facilities, and patient care.
Nurses are burnt out. They're stressed, exhausted, and struggling to find adequate mental health support. But the pandemic isn't the only issue to blame. Experts are predicting that over 1 million RNs
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5 Proven Strategies to Increase Employee Retention And Reduce Operational Costs In Senior Living
Staffing turnover in senior care has reached an all-time high at an annual rate of 48.5% among all employees and 68.1% among resident assistants and personal care aides. At a sunk cost of roughly $2,200 per employee, staff turnover is expensive and results in lower resident satisfaction, quality of care and occupancy.
Staff leave for a myriad of reasons, but what if a few simple changes could transform the trajectory of your organization? Luckily there are proven strategies to increase staff
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