Falls are one of the most common reasons why older adults are rushed to the emergency room. When we think of these situations, the...
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Beyond Survival: Thriving in a Time of Change and Confusion
Last Monday I delivered the opening keynote at the first annual "Healthcare in Transition: Thrive" conference to an audience of people whose business and...
College students develop solutions for older adults and the mobility impaired
According to a 2008 report from the Institute of Medicine, the number of older adults in the United States will double by 2030. At the same time, the workforce necessary to...
Hospital harnesses tablet technology to cut readmission rates
There are many issues plaguing the health care industry – a number of which are shared by Senior Providers. Rising operational costs and a rapidly aging...
What’s next for senior living communities: Leveraging a diminishing workforce
One of the biggest trends in senior housing for the year to come is the essential role technology will play in helping senior living communities stand out, and how the...
Boston hospital reduces readmission rates with new program
Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) recently implemented a new discharge program aimed at reducing readmission rates, Kaiser Health News reports....
