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TRENDING NOW: Smarter Use of Artificial Intelligence in Senior Living
There is no shortage of news on the rising popularity of technology in senior living; everything from virtual reality to “care bots” is making its…
TRENDING NOW: Piloting Telehealth Drones for House Calls in Rural Areas
The COVID-19 pandemic has required us all to be innovative, whether with our indoor activities and hobbies or our approach to self-care and well-being. Researchers…
TRENDING NOW: Pandemic Pet Adoptions by Older Adults
During the pandemic, among all the challenges and trials, a delightful trend has been making its way around the world: the concept of “pandemic pets”—offering…
TRENDING NOW: Intergenerational Storytelling Workshops
Storytelling has been a popular activity in a variety of settings. From team building exercises to therapeutic uses, many are finding the exercise of creating…
TRENDING NOW: Inequity among Older Adults Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
As the country is expecting some relief due to COVID-19 vaccines making their way across the country, an unexpected trend is occurring. Sprawled across the…
TRENDING NOW: “Gossip Robots” Being Programmed to Ease Loneliness in Assisted Living Residents
Robots are making their way into health care, used as a preventative measure to loneliness and a potential solution to staff shortages. McKnight’s Senior Living…
TRENDING NOW: A Shift to Older-Adult-Friendly Website Design
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on a new trend that is making it easier for older adults to surf the net. Specifically, companies are…
TRENDING NOW: Virtual Bands Are Playing Away Pandemic Stress
Carol Rosenstein firmly believes that playing a musical instrument can “mend minds.” CNN reports that her nonprofit organization that uses music to help people battling…
TRENDING NOW: Older Adults Turn to Virtual Jobs for Extra Income during Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to contribute to a tight economy, older adults are creatively finding alternative ways to get out of economic woes, as The Oakland…
TRENDING NOW: Curbing Older Adults’ Loneliness with Socially Assistive Robots
McKnight’s Senior Living reports on a new pilot planned for two Ohio Life Plan Communities: socially assistive robots will be used to curb resident loneliness…
TRENDING NOW: Robots, AI & Other Futuristic Technology Find a Home in Senior Living
Technology to improve the lives of older adults is everywhere, including some game-changing breakthroughs on the horizon for senior living residences, both in the structure…
TRENDING NOW: Phone Banks Ease Isolation, Create Connections
As the Coronavirus carries on throughout the country, so too do the feelings of uncertainty and anxiety across all different populations. These feelings, sprouting from…
