“…I thought the sensors also would have an impact,” says Marilyn Rantz. “But to double length of stay based on care coordination and then to nearly double again based on adding sensors, to me, is huge. That is huge for consumers.” (Credit: iStockphoto)
“An independent living community with sensor technology and onsite care coordination successfully helps older adults “age in place,” report researchers.
“A new study finds that residents at TigerPlace stayed longer than seniors in other senior housing across the nation. Additionally, residents who lived with sensors in their apartments stayed at TigerPlace the longest.
“Length of stay is important because it indicates that residents’ health remains stable enough for them to continue living independently rather than transferring to an advanced-care facility or a hospital.”
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