How to Overcome Contact Tracing Challenges in Senior Living Facilities
Older adults, particularly those with underlying health conditions, are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19 associated illness and death. According to the CDC, 8 out of 10 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the US [...]
Why the senior care industry isn’t proactive yet
The ability to take action on early signs of health issues is invaluable when it comes to senior healthcare. But in order to be able to catch these signs, the daily activities of the senior [...]
CarePredict raises $9.5 million for AI wearable that monitors seniors’ health
Living independently as an older person carries risks. One in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year, according to the National Council on Aging, and every 19 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. [...]
Types of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in Senior Adults
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How Is AI Revolutionizing Elderly Care
There is an unprecedented growth in the percentage of aging population throughout the world, particularly in growing economies such as Europe, Japan and China. Form 2000 to 2050, the percentage of the world’s population who [...]
3 Actionable Ways to Differentiate Your Senior Living Community
The senior housing market is more competitive than ever. CBRE National Senior Housing has estimated that there are over 22,000 senior housing and nursing care communities. Yet, assisted living occupancy rates continue to fall despite our growing [...]
3 Tips Retain More Residents in Your Senior Living Community
Executives in senior housing are well aware of the problem of resident turnover. With a current occupancy rate of 86.5 percent, a 21- to 29-month average length of stay in assisted living, and a median annual resident turnover of [...]
UTI Symptoms & Prevention In Elderly Adults
Urinary tract infections become more common as you age, particularly for women. According to one study, more than a third of all infections in people in nursing homes are UTIs. Over 10 percent of women over age [...]
Online Support Groups For Family Caregivers
Caring for a loved one can be a challenging learning curve and just as you get used to things, they can change all over again. You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're starting [...]