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Affordable Housing

Legendary celebrity columnist Rona Barrett is spearheading an effort to help older adults with limited resources find affordable alternatives.

08 / 25 / 16

Tread on Me

By harnessing every footstep, Pavegen floor tiles turn walkways into energy sources and help cities convert pedestrians into power. What if that “spring in your step” could be converted to energy? Imagine your footsteps providing enough power to light the path you’re walking on, or even contribute to the overall load at the supermarket you […]

08 / 24 / 16

Energy

Energy Suite

Active Aging Tech

According to the Consumer Technology Association, technology for the active aging presents a $24 billion market opportunity that could reach $42 billion by 2020.

08 / 17 / 16

Paperless Progress

With thirty years of experience in nursing and senior care, Rhonda Knisley understands the power of ditching paper records for digital data.

08 / 09 / 16

People

Sci Fi Olympics

All eyes may be on Rio this summer, but the buzz has already shifted to Tokyo in 2020, in part because the city is promising to present “the Olympics of the Future.”

08 / 05 / 16

Adaptable Olympics

While past Olympic Games have left graveyards of unused stadiums in their wake, Brazil hopes its facilities will live on even after the athletes have left the building.

08 / 05 / 16

Commercial

Housing Options

With home prices rising faster than the cost of senior housing, many older adults could be ready to make the change from homeowner to senior living resident.

07 / 29 / 16

Do Not Disturb

A mainstay of the startup culture and a visual cliché of tech giants like Google and Facebook, open offices now account for more than half of U.S. workspace, but at what cost?

07 / 19 / 16

Coworking

United In Pokémon

With over 7 million downloads and counting, Pokémon Go fever has gripped the nation, but what does this latest fad tells us about life in the modern age?

07 / 15 / 16

Medical Robots

With a friendly little beep and a versatile design, the TUG robot provides reliable, cost-effective task automation for hospitals and healthcare providers. It’s a challenge faced by many working in the healthcare industry: tedious tasks stealing time better spent interacting with patients. Thankfully, that’s all beginning to change thanks to whole host of new software […]

07 / 14 / 16

Brexit Bonus

While international markets reel in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, U.S. REITs and senior housing providers are well poised to not only survive, but thrive.

07 / 08 / 16

Independence Cart

A mobile store on wheels, the Independence Cart delivers more than greeting cards and candy bars; it provides senior living residents a chance to live a bit more independently.

07 / 04 / 16

The Shelter Group

For the Shelter Groups LaTonya Lawson-Jones, Yardi’s suite of products provides enhanced operational efficiency and a personalized customer experience.

06 / 27 / 16

People

Small Town Seniors

With over 20% of older Americans living outside major cities, rural senior living providers face unique challenges and untapped opportunity In small towns across the country, senior citizens face a trio of challenges as they transition into retirement: lower than average incomes, few housing options, and a shortage of services. As aging baby boomers put […]

06 / 24 / 16