Last week’s religious observances of Passover and Holy Week presented us with dramatic symbols of how our lives have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seders held on Zoom? Easter celebrations conducted in empty churches and streamed on YouTube? I attended a lovely and moving memorial service via Zoom with […]
“Where New York is today, you will be in 3-4 weeks. We are your future, and what we do here will chart the course for what you do in your city and in your community.” We’re not likely to forget this powerful statement, made by Andrew Cuomo on March 24. […]
Can you do something? An old friend sent me this plaintive request after spending time with her sister, who is living with dementia. She was clearly distressed, but not about her sister’s cognitive ability. What has her worried is the inability of family members to engage with her sister in […]
The new year brings 2020 tech predictions and CES innovations, workforce solutions, grant funding for technology to improve care transitions, and a new accelerator for caregiving solutions. Let’s get started! It’s Time for Tech A recent McKnight’s Senior Living article discussed the growing attraction of technology in assisted living and […]
It’s a busy month for CAST, as we prepare for the annual long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) Health IT Summit and unveil an updated Electronic Health Records (EHR) Selection Portfolio. Our members have joined us in speaking with reporters about technology and expanding their platforms. This month, we’re also inviting […]