CAST Members in the News

November 19, 2024

BY CAST

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Congratulate CAST members for honors, new products, new leadership in artificial intelligence, and more.

PointClickCare and MatrixCare Receive Kudos from KLAS Research

Both PointClickCare, a LeadingAge Gold Partner with CAST Focus, and MatrixCare, a LeadingAge Bronze Partner with CAST Focus, were mentioned in the latest Long-Term Care 2024 from KLAS Research. Both also received the Best in KLAS 2024 award earlier this year. The new report noted they are "most frequently considered among companies when nursing homes are looking to make a tech purchase" because they are reliable and well-known to staff, said McKnight's Long-Term Care News in "Almost 60 percent of skilled nursing providers look to increase profitability through new technology: KLAS."

PointClickCare to Introduce Two New Products to Alleviate Staffing Pressures

PointClickCare is also in the news for announcing that late this year it will introduce two innovative products to enable applicant tracking and staff scheduling. The company is presenting this end-to-end solution to hire, onboard, and schedule top talent in partnership with Apploi, said a release in Yahoo! Finance.

LifeLoop Wins Innovator of the Year for Partnership with Grace Management, Inc.

LifeLoop, a leading resident and staff experience solution for senior living, was honored for its highly-effective year-long research study conducted in partnership with Grace Management, Inc. to analyze and quantify technology's impact on the organization's critical business objectives. LifeLoop, a LeadingAge Bronze Partner with CAST Focus, received the McKnight's Senior Living Tech Innovator of the Year award for delivering industry-leading technology ROI in senior care.

The study focused on measuring the outcomes of applying the LifeLoop solution to improve Grace Management's operational workflows, staff and resident satisfaction, and portfolio performance. A notable takeaway is consistent workflow efficiencies that save staff meaningful time and mitigate caregiver burnout (up to a 28% increase in workload reduction and improved stress levels, according to the company's press release.

ShiftKey Appoints AI Leader to Drive Innovative Technology Solutions

ShiftKey, a LeadingAge Bronze Partner with CAST Focus and a leading technology marketplace disrupting healthcare through data and workforce empowerment, has appointed Ashish Pagey as its Vice President of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This new strategic role underscores ShiftKey's commitment to innovation and responsibly leveraging cutting-edge technology in order to drive efficiency, support better decision-making, and improve business outcomes. With a proven track record of pioneering groundbreaking AI innovations with tangible results, Pagey brings a wealth of expertise that will enable ShiftKey to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence, according to the PR Newswire release.

Yardi EHR and SafelyYou Partner to Create Novel Care-enhancing Interface

Two LeadingAge CAST members have partnered to create a care-enhancing interface, said to deliver unprecedented data in senior living. The partners are Yardi, a LeadingAge Bronze Partner with CAST Focus and leading provider of integrated senior living management software, and SafelyYou, a LeadingAge Corporate Partner and a leader in empowering safer, more person-centered care across senior living through world-leading AI, industry-changing hardware, and remote expert clinicians.

As a result, organizations using Yardi and SafelyYou will be able to see care measurement information holistically and make the most of care planning and resources, transforming how they operate, improving outcomes for residents, and maximizing margin. The news appeared in "McKnight's Senior Living Business Briefs, Oct. 23" and on BusinessWire.

AT&T and AARP Create Tech Kits to Keep Older Adults Safe

In October for Cyber Security Awareness Month, AARP teamed with over 800 AT&T employees in Dallas to assemble approximately 2,500 technology kits for local nonprofits. Each kit, distributed in collaboration with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) by AARP, included a password book and information on how to get started online, avoid the latest scams, and stay safe, reported Dallas Innovates. The AARP Foundation is a LeadingAge CAST Patron.

Hasbro Taps Aging Experts at Ageless Innovation to Create an Age-Inclusive Version of TABOO

Ageless Innovation, a LeadingAge Corporate Partner and global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the power of play, under license from leading toy and game company, Hasbro, has released an age-inclusive version of Hasbro's classic TABOO game. The game, TABOO Charades, is one of four Hasbro games that Ageless Innovation has redesigned to enhance the lives of older adults and their families through gameplay.

Since early 2023, Ageless Innovation and Hasbro have worked in tandem to create new editions of classic play experiences specifically designed with older adults in mind. Each game in their portfolio infuses age-inclusive features, such as easy-to-grasp pieces, easy-to-read content, and/or intergenerational storylines, says the PRWeb release.

Aline Introduces Aline Intelligence to Transform Senior Living with AI

Aline™, a LeadingAge Corporate Partner and leading provider of senior living operating software, has introduced Aline Intelligence™. This innovative AI system is designed to streamline operations, enhance performance insights, and drive higher profitability for operators.

Powered by the senior living industry's most robust dataset, Aline Intelligence harnesses generative AI, natural language processing, and machine learning to craft data-driven action plans tailored to solve operators' biggest challenges. From boosting occupancy and revenue to delivering superior care and optimizing overall operations, Aline Intelligence equips operators with the strategic insights needed to make informed decisions, ensuring operations are not only effective but also future-ready, according to the company's press release.

HealthSignals Partners with Aura Wireless to Revolutionize Outdoor Wi-Fi Connectivity

HealthSignals, a LeadingAge Corporate Partner, has been named an authorized reseller and integration partner for groundbreaking technology, the Apogee, from Aura Wireless. This antenna technology is the first of its kind to overcome strict Federal Communications Commission power restrictions, said the company's press release, delivering unprecedented Wi-Fi coverage and performance.

The Apogee unlocks the full potential of networks, enabling truly scalable and reliable outdoor Wi-Fi connectivity. HealthSignals® has been delivering essential telecommunications services tailored for senior living facilities and hospitals since 2011.