Nov 3, 2015 | Aging In Place, Company News, Healthcare Technology, Senior Health
By: Richard D. Della Penna, MD Chief Medical Officer at Independa, Inc. I am currently in Nepal, an economically poor but culturally-rich country still badly wounded by last April’s devastating 7.8 earthquake. Six months later, hundreds of thousands of displaced...
Oct 28, 2015 | Healthcare Technology, Independent Living Tips, Senior Health
Many seniors are heading back to school to finish their college degrees, to get new ones or simply to engage in the joy of learning. Today, online learning has opened up a whole new world of education for many seniors. Continuing your education is a great way to...
Oct 19, 2015 | Assisted Living News, Healthcare Technology, Senior Health, Senior Living Communities
A recent investment bank report notes that senior housing real estate is experiencing historically favorable investment rates, low cap rates and high valuations. With the senior living industry in growth mode, many communities are investing in technology that provides...
Sep 27, 2015 | Aging In Place, Healthcare Technology, Senior Health
A recent study found that approximately two-thirds of people age 65 and older need assistance from either a mobility device or another person to go about their daily activities. For adult children providing support to their aging parents, a technology solution like...
Sep 26, 2015 | Aging In Place, Healthcare Technology, Senior Health
With the rise of the so-called “Internet of Things,” seniors will have more options for aging where they wish. From enhancing safety to monitoring health and communicating with caregivers and loved ones, this connected network of physical objects will benefit seniors...
Sep 21, 2015 | Assisted Living News, Healthcare Technology, Senior Health
While the senior care industry may currently be in its infancy, it will be forced to grow and adapt quickly to meet the skyrocketing demand soon to come from the Baby Boomers. Already, the industry is providing a means for seniors to receive complex care at home...