Connected Living in the NEWS
Sarah Hoit named one of the Mass High Tech 2014 Women to Watch
March 19, 2014
Mass High Tech announced that it has named Sarah Hoit, CEO of ConnectedLiving, as one of the 20 recipients of its 2014 Women to Watch Awards. Hoit, along with fellow award winners, was selected based on her entrepreneurial drive and influence and mentorship within the Boston community.
Brookdale Launches ConnectedLiving in Florida
Press Release
Sept 19, 2013
Residents now becoming computer savvy to benefit their overall well-being
Florida has the highest U.S. population of citizens older than 65, and now some of these seniors will have access to computers and personalized training to get connected. Senior living provider Brookdale and ConnectedLiving®, today announced the launch of ConnectedLiving at BSL communities throughout Florida.
Technology Influences Occupancy, Survey Finds
Senior Living Executive
July/Aug 2013
Occupancy rates at senior living communities are influenced by technology offerings, and availability of computers and the internet can be a significant sales tool. Or to turn it around, communities that lack computers or internet access will find it more difficult to attract and retain residents, according to a recent survey by Seattle-based Emeritus Senior Living in conjunction with ConnectedLiving which provides a technology platform used by the company.
Seniors Get Lessons In Facebook, Skype, Social Networking
Tampa Bay Times
June 25, 2013
Once the solitaire game pops up on the computer monitor, Mary McConnell, 92, reaches up with her right index finger, touches a card and drags the 4 of clubs to the 5 of hearts. The game is on.
McConnell, who lives at the Freedom Inn at Bay Pines assisted living facility in St. Petersburg, is expanding her computer skills and learning to email her children, who are scattered around the country.
Partnership's Mission Is To Get Seniors Plugged In
McKnight's LongTerm Care News
June 1, 2013
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Tech Savvy Residents Drive New Demands in Senior Living
Senior Housing News
May 30, 2013
Due to an increasing adoption of new communication technology by senior
housing residents and their families, solutions are emerging to meet those who are already considered “tech savvy.” The 55-plus age group is the fastest growing demographic online, according to a study from Koeppel Direct that also found more than 85% of people ages 65 and
older are email users.
Senior Living Communities Connect With Social Networking
CIO Magazine
Feb 11, 2013
IT leaders can’t always measure a project’s success by revenue or cost-saving metrics. Brookdale Senior Living’s CIO achieved a greater objective by bringing social networking to its communities’ residents: It improved their lives.
When you work in a service-related industry, focusing only on ROI isn’t always the best to measure a project’s success , says Scott Ranson, vice president and CIO at Brookdale Senior Living.