An engineering professor wants to take a form of radar detection for the military and apply it to the aging-in-place population. The goal is to develop a better way to identify more clearly whether someone has fallen and the level of risk and where in a living space they have fallen. Villanova University professor Moeness […]
Federal efforts to strengthen inspections of the nation’s nursing homes are gaining momentum after a government probe uncovered instances of substandard care. The March 3 report by the HHS Inspector General found that an estimated one-third of residents suffered harm because of substandard care and that the chances of nursing home inspectors discovering these “adverse events” are […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
With the Baby Boomer generation entering retirement, the number of people in need of extended care is set to rise. HBO has set its sights on healthcare for a new comedy series it has adapted from a British television series. Here’s a description of Getting On from the website HBO Watch: Based on the hit […]
In an effort to move away from the traditional model of a nursing home, a nonprofit organization has developed an alternative — smaller scale housing for elderly residents. They’re referred to as Green Houses. The idea is that small homes of roughly 10 residents can improve social interaction and the quality of life and health […]