By Brad Frasher, Executive Vice President, Glennis Solutions There’s no question that digital technologies will have new and increasingly important roles to play in nearly every aspect of senior living. But with the complex regulatory and safety environments in which…
On Sept. 8, Seniors Housing Business hosted a panel discussion called “Modernizing Seniors Housing Care — Simplifying Workflows for Caregivers through Technology” where four seniors housing industry experts spoke about streamlining and improving resident care. Tech innovations were the focus of…
Advancements in artificial intelligence, mobile apps and even robots are becoming the new normal for improving seniors’ health. By Eric Taub A plaintive call from an elderly family member several years ago illustrated society’s digital divide. “The TV commercial said…
HACKENSACK, N. J., and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Executive Home Care, a Hackensack-based in-home care provider with a wide range of service options and care programs, has acquired the Assisted Living Locators brand and franchise system. Assisted Living Locators is a…
How can senior living communities make moving in more enticing? That’s the question that the latest Seniors Housing Business webinar sought to answer with the Aug. 24 presentation “A Marketer, an Operator, and a Senior Walk into a Webinar: Digital Marketing Strategies to…
DENVER — iN2L + LifeLoop, a Denver-based senior living engagement, wellness and community operations platform, has named Navin Gupta as chief executive officer. Gupta will focus on furthering the combined organization’s mission to impact the aging experience in North America…
ATLANTA — WelcomeHome Software, an Atlanta-based customer relationship management software for the seniors housing industry, has hired Derek Bambach as a senior product manager to its team. Bambach’s career includes positions at Dell Technologies Virtustream, Incentive Solutions and SunTrust now…
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Ziegler has advised CareConnectMD (CCMD), a Costa Mesa-based provider of primary care coordination services tailored to meet the needs of complex Medicare participants, on its $25 million financing round led by Minneapolis-based TT Capital Partners (TTCP).…
By Christian Buesing, director of operations – technology solutions, Direct Supply Technology needs to serve a purpose. In my personal life I am slow to implement new technology into my routine until I know for sure it will serve me…
ST. LOUIS — Sherpa, a St. Louis-based technology company serving seniors housing, has hired Lana Peck to guide the company’s expansion into a range of research and analytics services. As vice president of research and analytics, Peck will lead Sherpa’s…
NEWTON, Mass. — VoiceFriend, a Newton-based, HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based communication platform for senior care organizations, has acquired Caremerge’s family and resident engagement business. The combined company will be known as Icon and will couple VoiceFriend’s communication technology capabilities with Caremerge’s engagement…
By Marshal Sterio, CEO, Surgically Clean Air There is nothing as important as the air we breathe. But while we can’t live without it, air is sometimes the very thing that makes us sick. From COVID-19 to seasonal allergies and…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — CarePredict, a Fort Lauderdale-based digital health company focused on senior living, has added Chris Winkle to its board of directors. Winkle most recently led Sunrise Senior Living for over seven years as its CEO and COO.…
The focus of Seniors Housing Business’ latest webinar, sponsored by Paychex, was “How to Tackle the Top Workforce Issues Facing Senior Living Communities.” What are the top human resource challenges senior living communities face? What solutions, recommendations and tools can help…
Senior living communities, often strained by labor shortages, can benefit from design and technology strategies built to streamline how employees spend their time. While the focus in any construction, design or renovation project must be on resident needs first, an…
DENVER and OMAHA, Neb. — iN2L, a Denver-based digital engagement company serving the senior living market, has acquired LifeLoop, an Omaha-based resident engagement platform that encourages communication between residents, staff and family members. The buyer hopes LifeLoop’s suite of communication,…
Cut Costs, Save Time and Recruit and Retain Good Workers The growth of the aging population is creating more demand for senior living options. But growing demand is colliding with a labor shortage, adding to the workload and strain on…
The “What’s Ahead For Seniors Housing Staff, Leaders and HR: A Study on 2022 Business Priorities” webinar took place April 14 and was hosted by Seniors Housing Business and sponsored by Paychex. The discussion focused on staff retention and engagement; diversity,…
ST. LOUIS — EmpowerMe Wellness, an integrated healthcare provider serving more than 450 senior living communities nationwide, has named Dr. Jody Mitchell as chief medical officer. Based at EmpowerMe’s headquarters in St. Louis, Mitchell will oversee and manage clinical practices,…
Today’s seniors and their families demand video streaming and ubiquitous Wi-Fi, and operators need the infrastructure to handle it. By Eric Taub As a new generation of Americans age and begin to move into assisted living, the old tale that…
Improved circulation and purification methods can help prevent viral spread. By Jie Zhao, Delos Labs We now know that SARS-Cov-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is primarily spread through the air. There are three main modes of transmission: direct exposure…
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — QX Global Group, a Bloomfield-based business process outsourcing company, has acquired an 80 percent stake in Austin, Texas-based Chazey Partners, a management consulting and advisory firm specializing in business and digital transformation. The Chazey Partners team brings…
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — K4Connect, a Morrisville-based health technology company that builds tech for older adults, has received $12 million in additional venture financing since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The credits the “undeniable need for dependable and scalable resources…
The January 27 webinar “Increase Seniors Housing NOI & Equity Value with IoT Water-Leak Mitigation Technology,” hosted by Seniors Housing Business and sponsored by Sensor Industries, covered how monitoring systems can cut down on the cost of water, avoid wasting resources and…
Operators must streamline, improve hiring and retention processes. By Britt Riese, Oasis It’s no secret that the demand for talent in healthcare is exceptionally high right now and the projected need for workers continues to rise. This historical trend has…
DALLAS — OneDay, a Dallas-based technology company that provides video storytelling within senior living communities, has appointed Dan Dionne as vice president of sales and Ryan Gray as director of product management and user experience. OneDay’s team has grown significantly…
By Meagan Rohan, Vice President of Sales, Caremerge The senior living industry is dealing with a severe staffing problem. According to a survey by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) released in September 2021, only four percent of assisted living…