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Robots to the Rescue?

by Jeff Shaw

Technology can replace some functions in senior living, but not human connection. By Serena Lipton, JLL Valuation & Advisory Services “The COVID-19 crisis has created a tremendous opportunity for the industry to evolve into a new set of realities. More than ever, innovative, resident- and cost-centric technology solutions are front and center.” — Mel Gamzon, principal, Senior Housing Global Advisors Without a doubt, advancement in technology has quickly become one of the most relevant trends in the seniors housing industry. Adapting to these trends is crucial for companies that want …

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Webinar: HVAC and Seniors Housing — Reduce Costs and Achieve Value in Senior Living Properties

by Sarah Daniels

    On June 15, Seniors Housing Business hosted the webinar “HVAC and Seniors Housing — Reduce Costs and Achieve Value in Senior Living Properties.” Panelists took a deep dive into the benefits of HVAC systems, particularly variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, and how they can be implemented in seniors housing communities to save energy and money. Tune in to hear panelists discuss the following topics and more: How are modern construction, decarbonization techniques and rising energy costs driving the popularity of VRF technology? How do the features of HVAC systems affect building …

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Curve Health Elects Former CMS Head Charlene Frizzera to Board of Directors

by Jeff Shaw

MIAMI — Curve Health, a Miami-based company that delivers connected senior care via telemedicine, smart billing, health information exchange, and predictive analytics, has added Charlene Frizzera to the company’s board of directors. Frizzera served as the acting administrator of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Obama Administration from 2009 to 2010. She currently serves as the president and CEO of CF Health Advisors, a health policy and business strategy advisory firm she co-founded with her partner, Jeremy Brown. Over Frizzera’s 30-year career at CMS she gained extensive, …

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The New Paradigm in Active Adult Marketing

by Jeff Shaw

By Pete Angus, United Group of Companies If you build it, they will come… You were thinking “Field of Dreams,” the classic baseball film where ghosts of the legends of baseball yesteryear come to play on Ray Kinsella’s field, right? Well in this case we’re actually referring to active adult communities of the early aughts, when the marketing approach was literally to build and wait for them to fill. For example, in 1999 my company opened the Beltrone Living Center, a 250-unit active adult community in Albany, N.Y. These were …

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Post-Pandemic Considerations for Acquisitions and Renovations

by Sarah Daniels

By Sarah Daniels Planning ahead is never easy, but in the world of senior living construction, acquisitions and renovations, it makes everything that follows easier — and often more cost effective in the long term. The need to future-proof seniors housing has taken on new significance in the face of COVID-19 and will continue to be a priority to help prospective and current residents feel safe physically, mentally and emotionally. With seniors housing occupancy rates down, creating a strong, upfront plan for long-term goals incorporating trends in design, wellness and technology …

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Smart Technology Makes an Impact on Seniors

by Jeff Shaw

By Adrian Adriano, Xfinity Communities Over the past year, COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing requirements have accelerated the adoption of smart technologies by seniors looking to remain connected with their loved ones. In fact, according to data from a recent AARP survey, adults over 50 are adopting smartphones, wearables, home assistants and smart home technology at close to the same rate as adults who are 18 to 49 years old. Now that it’s over a year since the start of pandemic and the learning curve is behind them, will this group continue …

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Sentrics Forms Inaugural Product Advisory Council for Acute Care Division

by Jeff Shaw

DALLAS — Sentrics, a Dallas-based technology company, has formed an inaugural Product Advisory Council (PAC) for its acute care division, serving hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. The PAC, which will help leadership translate market trends into product direction and high-level market requirements, aims to strengthen the company’s commitment to the acute care market. The formation comes as the company begins its integration of Allen Technologies. “Sentrics works with leaders across all acuity levels to leverage data-driven solutions that solve the issues of safety, engagement, care transition and overall health and …

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How to Harness Technology to Streamline Your Incident Reporting for Better Care and Compliance

by Jeff Shaw

By Fahad Aziz, Chief Technology Officer, Caremerge “Incidents” in assisted living and memory care communities aren’t always one-off falls. They can be key indicators of a developing health pattern or wider community risk. Late-night wandering could be an early sign of dementia; an upset stomach could be a symptom of food poisoning; a stumble in the bathroom could mean rooms need better accessibility design. That’s why reporting incidents promptly and thoroughly is essential for more effective and personalized care for older adults — not to mention it’s required by law. …

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Personalizing Wellness: Using Data to Promote Resident Health

by Sarah Daniels

Seniors housing technology has long been focused on health and safety — keeping residents safe from falls, managing medicines and addressing health changes that require a doctor’s oversight. But the future of seniors housing may lie more in the direction of holistic wellness — personalized nutrition, evidence-based decision-making for increasing or decreasing medical interventions and better resident experiences. Over the next decade, data will be the driving force for communities that embrace wellness goals, according to Derek Ross, CEO, Aging and Caregiving at Philips.  “There is a huge opportunity to …

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Atria Senior Living Hires Chris Nall as Chief Technology Officer

by Jeff Shaw

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Atria Senior Living has appointed technology executive Chris Nall to the position of chief technology officer (CTO). Atria also announced that current Ali Sareea, currently executive vice president and chief information officer at Atria, has been named executive vice president and CTO for Glennis Solutions. Louisville-based Atria’s new subsidiary offers a full suite of “software as a service” technology solutions and software platforms to help senior living providers and operators improve resident care and business management. As Atria’s CTO, Nall will be the top executive client interface …

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