Last month, the White House released “Emerging Technologies to Support an Aging Population,” a report that identified six key ways technology could improve older Americans’ longevity, health, and independence. Yet LeadingAge CAST is among the many who note the challenge in narrowing down and implementing technology solutions for older adults.
Our recommendations focused on testing new delivery models that address older adults in skilled nursing facilities and improve health outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries living in the community in home-based settings. Specifically, we pointed out the two LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technology (CAST) demonstrations that would:
Registration is now open for or the Collaborative Care & Health IT Innovations Summit, to be held June 23-25, 2019, in Baltimore, MD.
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and health information exchange (HIE) in senior living headlined two CAST sessions at the LeadingAge Leadership Summit, held March 17-20, 2019, in Washington, DC.
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A new White House report has identified six key ways technology could help Americans live longer, healthier, and more independent lives—and the research and development (R&D) needed to bring these innovations to fruition.
A recent Seniors Housing Business article explored the benefits of EHRs in senior living, quoting CAST members and CAST Executive Director and LeadingAge Senior Vice President of Technology Majd Alwan, Ph.D.
A recent groundbreaking study from LeadingAge and NORC found that older adults have some surprising attitudes and expectations around quality of life and aging—particularly if they become physically or cognitively impaired and need long-term services and supports (LTSS).
LeadingAge CAST has updated its Safety Technology Selection Tool with a new case study. It also added 10 new vendors and 13 new products to the online selection tool and matrix. The tool now offers information on 28 vendors and 47 products to help you choose the best safety technology for your organization.
Registration opens today for or the Collaborative Care & Health IT Innovations Summit, to be held June 23-25, 2019, in Baltimore, MD.