LeadingAge joins with more than 100 organizations who are in support of the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019 (S. 2741) introduced by members of the Congressional Telehealth Caucus. The bipartisan legislation would promote the availability of telehealth, the use of technology services through the Medicare program, and improve care.
PointClickCare Technologies Opens Toronto Developer Hub
Technology is changing the way hospice care is delivered, with hospices using virtual reality to train staff and soothe patients, and telehealth to deliver palliative care to rural communities. A recent article in Hospice News describes how technologies such as predictive analytics, telemedicine systems, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality are being used.
As technology adoption grows in senior living, providers may want to consider residents' reactions to technology. While recent research from Link∙age Connect found that older adults own growing numbers of devices, two recent studies highlight areas where older adults are resistant to new technology.
A ransomware attack has disrupted services at 1,500 computers at a Wyoming health system, including those at a long-term care facility. Campbell County Health in Gillette, WY, is using paper charts instead of health records, says a recent article in McKnight’s Senior Living.
In Arizona, Medicaid beneficiaries can now use an Uber or Lyft to get to the doctor's office. Arizona has become the first state to change Medicaid rules to make it easier for ride-sharing companies to provide non-emergency transportation. The idea is that better availability of rides will make it easier for beneficiaries to keep medical appointments.
As Best Buy continues its push into healthcare, senior care remains a strong focus—and could make Best Buy the leader in the space.
Join us for 17 aging services technology sessions at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO, to be held Oct. 27-30, 2019, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Register today!
As senior living facilities explore the best technologies for their residents, an upcoming luxury community in Manhattan provides inspiration. Maplewood Senior Living’s Inspir Carnegie Hill, a $300 million community, will include a technology suite called Alli. It will include smart-home tech such as Amazon’s Alexa, virtual reality, and fall-detection capabilities.
Virtual reality, predictive analytics, sensors, and other artificial intelligence (AI) solutions are helping keep older adults from falling, according to a recent HealthTech article.
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