Technology

By Ali Sareea, CTO, Glennis Solutions Back in the mid 1970s, Business Week boldly predicted the advent of the “paperless office.” It was a concept that made sense because computers were becoming commonplace for the first time, and functions such as accounting and record-keeping were perfectly suited for digitization. As it turned out, however, the amount of paper used in business doubled between 1980 and 2000 despite major advances in technology. Over the last two decades, many industries have replaced paper-based processes with digital tools, but senior living has been …

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ATLANTA — WelcomeHome Software, a customer relationship management system for the seniors housing industry, has hired Patrick Sharp as an enterprise account executive. Sharp’s 18-year career in the software industry included roles in implementation, account management and sales. He spent 10 years at Horizon Software International, specializing in senior living dining and public education technology. He also served as a project-based consultant helping senior living operators evaluate software platforms.

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Operators leverage Internet of Things platforms to improve health and well-being of seniors while maximizing workflow and revenues. By Eric Taub The so-called smart home is fast becoming the standard home. Today, everyday appliances such as refrigerators and ovens in addition to lighting and HVAC can be controlled via the internet. Now, that same technology is increasingly being employed in senior living as a way to increase resident well-being and improve a community’s operating efficiencies and bottom line. It’s called IoT, or the Internet of Things, a phrase that defines …

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LOS ANGELES — Participants in the “Best-in-Class Operators” panel at France Media’s InterFace Seniors Housing West conference, held Feb. 2 at the Omni Los Angeles, had one task, albeit a large one: provide the blueprint for operational success in a challenging market. Though there were various strategies thrown out to combat the whack-a-mole challenges currently plaguing operators, panelists noted that the goal of seniors housing remains the same in any market: to increase occupancy and rents, which is done by providing a product people not only need, but also want. …

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The way consumers engage with senior living providers has shifted in recent years. By John Lariccia, CEO, co-founder, WelcomeHome Software In today’s digital world, the future seems to arrive faster each day. New technology swiftly changes our expectations as consumers and how we interact with businesses. The most successful organizations understand that customers expect quick responses — often meaning mere seconds. If you can’t deliver on customer preferences and expediency, it is easier than ever for that customer to simply walk away. The consumer’s inclination for effortless connecting can be …

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PHILADELPHIA — It is common to hear operators proudly profess that it’s their culture that allows them to be top employers in the seniors housing industry, helping to face the massive labor shortage within the sector. However, “culture” can be a nebulous word, and employee surveys show that what employees say makes for a good culture is far different from what the employers believe, according to Charles Turner, CEO of shift-filling software platform KARE. Turner, a former president of two operators in previous positions, didn’t pull punches regarding the overuse …

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Uniguest, a Nashville-based digital engagement technology for multiple industries including seniors housing, has promoted Matt Goche to chief executive officer from his role as chief operating officer, taking over responsibility from Jeff Hiscox following a six-year tenure. Hiscox will move into the chairman role on Uniguest’s board of directors and act as a strategic advisor to the Uniguest executive team, while Goche steps up to take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the company and driving revenue growth. Supporting Goche in his new role, Mike Rethage joins …

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CHICAGO — Referah, a Chicago-based company providing a new referral service for seniors housing communities, has officially launched. “With more than 10,000 baby boomers achieving retirement age every day in America, the demand for senior and assisted living communities is facing a strong growth period for those with solutions anticipating a step ahead on the innovation curve,” says Lesley Durkan, president and CEO of the company. The goal is to cut away the confusion and clutter of senior living searches by employing more and better input by including social interests, …

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By Sara Aristizabal, Delos Labs For over two years, people in the United States and around the world have lived under varying levels of precautionary measures to control the outbreak of COVID-19. Mandatory masking, vaccinations, social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions helped to slow the spread of the virus and prevent deaths. Inadvertently, these governmental policies also reduced respiratory infections that only a few years ago were of great concern, particularly among older adults and children, including influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Recently, however, many countries have either …

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BOULDER, Colo. — Three technology platforms focused on seniors housing — Enquire, Glennis, and Sherpa — have announced plans to merge following an investment from Boulder-based private equity firm Rubicon Technology Partners, which will be the majority shareholder in the combined company. The combined company will serve over 50 of the largest 150 seniors housing operators, and more than 800 customers in total, representing 5,700 communities across the senior living, post-acute and home care sectors. Rubicon is focused exclusively on investing in and growing enterprise software companies. Rubicon’s investment also …

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