Cutting-edge technologies such as wearable devices, voice-activated assistants, and smart devices may soon be the next big thing in senior living, but how best to implement them still confuses some providers. These technologies can also expose providers to data breaches.
As the business of long-term care extends beyond residents' health to include physical plant issues, technology solutions are evolving to meet a dizzying array of needs. This evolution is most prevalent in the areas of data storage and internet service, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, resident security, dietary, and asset protection.
A strategic approach to harnessing and analyzing data is now essential for senior living operators who want their organizations to remain competitive, says a recent article in McKnight's Senior Living. “Data is today's currency. If cash is king, then in this day and age, data is the queen,” Majd Alwan, Ph.D., CAST executive director and senior vice president of technology for LeadingAge, said in the article.
In a recent interview with Stria, Majd Alwan, Ph.D., executive director of CAST and senior vice president of technology for LeadingAge, shared technology's vast potential to enhance the experience of aging.
Excerpts of "Expert Interview: Using Technology to Thrive in Place" are below.
Origins of CAST
Hear what two executives consider their most exciting initiatives and key technology trends in this month’s FutureCAST videos:
Peter, Thanks for taking time to talk to us today. How about we start with you sharing with us a little bit about yourself, your career so far?
Gary, thanks for taking time to talk to us today. How about we start by you sharing with us a little bit of about yourself, your career so far, all the way to being SVP of Life Plan Communities (LPC), MatrixCare?
Bugos Shares 3 Ways IoT Advances Population Health Management
Health IT Now (HITN) and the Bipartisan Policy Center have released a new oversight framework for health IT and digital health. Its focus includes electronic health record (EHR) usability, interoperability, safety, security, patient access, and flexible technology to support an evolving health care system. EHR Intelligence reported on the framework’s release in “New Oversight Framework to Promote EHR Usability, Innovation.”
CAST has released an updated version of its Social Connectedness and Engagement Technology Online Selection Tool and Product Matrix. Five new products have been added:
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