Partnership offers new tracking systems for dementia wandering

Partnering companies are developing a smart solution to track those with cognitive disorders.  Read More »

PointClickCare staffers earn assisted living admin certification

A group of PCC employees has earned the Certification for Assisted Living Administrators (CEAL) designation. Read More »

AMA partnership aims at developing new technologies

A new American Medical Association partnership will focus on creating and testing new healthcare technologies.  Read More »

New skin adhesive expands options for wound care, wearables

A new soft-silicone skin adhesive will add options for applying wound dressings and wearable sensors.  Read More »

Dissolving ‘contact lens’ delivers drugs to eye

A drug-releasing, dissolving disk may spell the end to the eye dropper.  Read More »

Connected Living acquires Tethered, expands mHealth

Connected Living's acquisition of Tethered will expand delivery of mobile technology to seniors.  Read More »

Partnership offers financial analytics to post-acute care

Partnering companies offer a single financial monitoring solution for post-acute care organizations. Read More »

CMS: Revise clinical templates for home health

Proposed templates could improve clinical documentation for Medicare recipients receiving home health care. Read More »

Pilot program aims to improve home care

Early intervention is key to a pilot program aimed at improving home care.  Read More »

Collaboration aims to improve remote monitoring

Improving remote monitoring and managing chronic diseases is at the heart of a new collaboration. Read More »

Continuing care norms added to staff assessment solution

Behavioral norms unique to continuing care are now part of a staff assessment solution. Read More »

Glucose monitoring system launches for smart phones

A remote monitoring system to measure glucose levels gets FDA clearance.  Read More »

KLAS names top vendors in LTC

An annual report by KLAS Research ranks top vendors in long-term care market. Read More »

Sensor swabs for monitoring wounds under development

Cotton swabs that can measure pH levels in wounds are under development.  Read More »

New connectivity platform integrates data from wearables, sensors

A single connectivity platform gathers data from implants and wearable sensors.  Read More »

Temporary ‘tattoo’ measures glucose levels

Researchers turn a wearable glucose monitor into a temporary tattoo.  Read More »

Software tracks facility progress in CMS’ 5-star ratings

Using business intelligence and data analytics can help track an organization's progress or gaps in the CMS star ratings program.  Read More »

End-of-life care app captures final wishes

A new app can store advance directives using an iPhone. Read More »

Reusable sensor pads help manage falls

Fall management programs have a new tool in their arsenals as one company introduces reusable antimicrobial sensor pads.  Read More »

MRI detects Alzheimer’s disease early

New useas of MRI technology can detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms occur.  Read More »

Caremerge expands care coordination platform

A new round of financing will help Caremerge expand its care coordination platform.  Read More »

Welch Allyn expands into telehealth

Diagnostic equipment Welch Allyn gets a foothold in telehealth through the acquisition of a patient monitoring software company. Read More »

Recommendations for better EHR use

The American College of Physicians offers recommendations for more effective use of electronic health records.  Read More »

Brain training game can detect mild cognitive impairment

A virtual reality training game may help detect mild impairment in cognitive skills. Read More »

Skin patch could heal diabetic ulcers

A drug-delivering skin patch could heal and prevent diabetic ulcers.  Read More »

Do tech companies patronize older adults?

A new survey shows that seniors have plenty to say about how they feel they're being treated by technology companies.  Read More »

Self-reporting dementia symptoms helps clinicians measure progression

A self-reported version of a well known dementia assessment tool is effective in helping clinicians measure the progression of the disease.  Read More »

Medication dispensing system gets smaller

A tabletop medication dispensing cabinet brings medication management technology to caregivers' fingertips without taking up the entire counter.  Read More »

NQF endorses rehospitalization measuring tool

The National Quality Forum supports the use of a popular rehospitalization measuring tool.  Read More »

SNF adopts pressure ulcer monitoring system

The developer of a pressure ulcer monitoring system gets its first skilled nusring client. Read More »