LeadingAge National Magazine: Where Services Meet Technology

The introduction of 21st-century technology into aging services has been impressive but also frustrating, and it promises more financial, operational and training challenges in years to come. But providers are finding ways to make technology a tool for positive change. Choose an article below to learn more.

• TECHNOLOGY, PROGRESS AND CONVERGENCE:  A preview of this issue of LeadingAge magazine.

• VISION: AN OPTIMISTIC TAKE ON TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION:  A talk with Peter Kress on electronic medical records, health information exchange and the training of a technology-able workforce.

• MAKING THE MOST OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS:  As adoption of electronic records increases, are providers using their highest functions?

• TELEHEALTH BRINGS PROMISE AND CHALLENGES:  Telehealth technologies are being used to serve both community-based seniors and those in residential communities. Here is how providers and their residents and clients are benefiting.

• LONG-TERM CARE GETS ITS FEET WET IN ROBOTICS:  The use of robotics in services for seniors is growing worldwide. Though the U.S. has not yet embraced robots as aggressively as some other nations, a few LeadingAge members are piloting the possibilities.

• HELPING RESIDENTS EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY:  The technology profiles of seniors are steadily changing, and aging-services providers will need to keep up.

• AGEISM: THREE PERSPECTIVES:  Three members offer their takes on ageism and how we can combat it while we serve seniors.

• LEADERS USE STUDY CIRCLES TO TEST AND STRETCH THEIR CAPACITIES:  Fellows of the Larry Minnix Leadership Academy went through a study circle process to address challenges to our field, while boosting their own abilities as leaders.

• NEW AWARD FOR HEALTH EQUITY ADDED TO LEADINGAGE AWARDS:  The new Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Award for Health Equity will debut at this year’s LeadingAge Annual Meeting. Learn more about this new initiative.

• HONORING THE PEOPLE WE SERVE:  LeadingAge members share the stories of the outstanding people they work for and employ.