Falls prevention

For its efforts with NexStride, RiverSpring Living was awarded Gold in the Keep It Super Simple category in the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards. 

The Forum at Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino, CA, won a Gold award in the Quality category of the Senior Living track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards for falls prevention efforts.

A new device to help with seniors’ balance involves shoulder strap “muscles” to improve posture and would be less bulky than current options.

Carolina Meadows won Gold in the Building Bridges category of the Senior Living track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.

Understanding the intricate connection between sleep, the environment and the well-being of older adults has become a crucial focus as we explore the multifaceted dynamics of aging.

New technology could allow for a shift in rules about how senior living operators handle fall emergencies, one health tech CEO asserts. 

Newly announced sensor tech uses thermal imaging and sound, respectively, to track issues related to cognitive and physical decline.

Senior care providers must consider the cost of AI solutions, and how to incorporate them into existing systems, according to a new report.

Design adjustments to bathrooms, including special lighting, drains and handrails, add up to major benefits for senior living communities. 

The majority of liability claims against senior living and care settings comes from falls, so operators that don’t have protocols in place to document interventions face a host of financial, reputational,...