The senior living industry has adjusted to the ‘new normal’ of virtual communication in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although adopting new technologies into companies was in effect before the pandemic, the epidemic highlighted the importance of the transition to virtual operations that is expected to continue post-pandemic.
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Seniors want to learn about and adapt to new technology, but confusing and inaccessible user interfaces can discourage them from trying.
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Wellzesta has long been committed to serving low vision residents. For years, the "events section" has offered consistent support for low vision Wellzesta users. Specifically, the monthly calendar can be zoomed an infinite amount using the pinch-to-zoom functionality. Additionally, DOT, the Wellzesta digital coach, can speak the daily events calendar.
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As Director of Wellness Arts for Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Alice Smith knows the importance of whole-person wellbeing.
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In this article, Bridgewater's Director of Well-being & Engagement explains her holistic understanding of wellness.
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Despite the recent spate of adverse news regarding Uber, the concept behind Uber and Airbnb - or more generally, a technology-enabled sharing economy - is here to stay and will have a significant impact on the future of every major industry, including eldercare.
Topics: Senior Living Technology Digital eldercare sharing economy
Wellzesta's StrongBand medical grade operating system offers security, reliability, and partnership opportunity.
Topics: Senior Living Technology cybersecurity telehealth backbone operating system
Last week, I drove down to beautiful Hilton Head, South Carolina to represent Wellzesta as an exhibitor at the LeadingAge GA/SC Annual Conference on Aging. In addition to the time I spent at our booth, I was able to attend a few seminars as well. Here are five takeaways from my time at the conference:
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