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Resources to help leadership align around technology as a strategic asset, not just an expense.
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AI, automation, smart infrastructure, and the future of tech in senior living made practical
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Expert interviews and real-world stories on how communities are using technology to lead.
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Video tutorials, blogs, and infographics to support resident tech usage and reduce isolation.
Practical, mission-aligned content created by senior living experts. Our resources are designed to help you plan, educate, and lead with confidence.
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Parasol Perspective Blog
Guidebooks & White Papers
This guidebook provides leadership teams with a strategic framework for understanding, evaluating, and implementing robotics safely and effectively within their communities.
Built specifically for senior living leadership teams, the guide emphasizes that successful robotics adoption requires alignment between infrastructure, business systems, security, and organizational culture.
Falls are one of the most critical safety concerns in senior living communities, with serious implications for resident well-being and operational risk. A Guide to Falls Technology by Parasol Alliance offers a comprehensive look at how senior living communities can transform their falls management strategies through technology.
The guide outlines how modern, tech-enabled tools such as motion sensors, wearable devices, smart beds, AI-powered monitoring, and EHR integration are replacing outdated, reactive methods. These systems enable early detection, predictive risk analysis, and faster staff response, ultimately reducing fall rates and enhancing resident safety.
A Guide to AI in Senior Living is a practical, plain-language resource created specifically for senior living communities across the U.S. It’s designed to help your organization confidently navigate the world of artificial intelligence without the hype.
In this guide, we break down what AI really means for senior living, highlight trusted industry resources, and explore AI tools that can deliver real value to your community. We share real-life examples, recommended vendors, and practical use cases.
You’ll also find step-by-step guidance on how to get started with AI in your organization, along with tools for responsible governance. This includes recommendations for forming an AI steering committee, defining key roles and responsibilities, building meeting agendas, and developing sample policies like appropriate use of tools such as ChatGPT.
Artificial Intelligence, more popularly known as AI, is a buzzword we are hearing about everywhere. Like many things, the concept of AI has evolved over time and more recently, it has evolved rapidly. At Parasol Alliance, many of our clients have been inquiring as to how AI can benefit their business and what to be aware of. In this whitepaper, we have spoken to the industry leading experts to gather their thoughts and predictions.
Tech Vendor Library
Navigating the technology vendor landscape can be overwhelming, that’s why we’ve done the legwork for you.
Our Tech Vendor Library is a curated directory of technology providers serving the senior living industry. Organized by category, this resource helps you quickly explore vendors in areas like business systems, resident engagement, copilots, EHRs and more.
Whether you're planning a new project or just exploring what’s out there, this library is your go-to reference point.
Raising Tech Podcast
Just for Residents
In this episode, Michael Lynn explores Apple Intelligence and how it enhances your everyday experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn how built-in AI tools can help you write, organize, create, and even interact with the world through your camera.
Finding recipes online can be frustrating. In this blog, we’ll show you how to find recipes online, avoid the nonsense, and get a clean version you can actually use in your kitchen.
James walks you through the ins and outs of finding, using, and printing recipes online safely and efficiently. If recipe websites feel cluttered or confusing, or if printing turns into a mess of extra pages and ads, this session is for you.
Tyler explores how technology is transforming the way we preserve and share personal histories through digital memory books. Whether you're creating a heartfelt gift or documenting a life story, these modern scrapbooks let you mix photos, videos, stories, and audio for a truly personalized keepsake.
Alex gives a practical, easy-to-follow walkthrough of the Apple Health app. Designed with senior users in mind, this episode explores how the app tracks vital wellness metrics like activity, sleep, heart rate, mindfulness, and more. Alex also breaks down the powerful integration between iPhone, Apple Watch, and third-party apps making health tracking more accessible, personal, and even fun.
Printing at home doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right printer and a little guidance, you’ll be ready to go in no time.
Webinars
Tech Culture Playbooks
As a CEO, you play a critical role in shaping the strategic vision of your community. One of the most transformative areas you can lead is technology. We believe technology is not just about infrastructure. It's a mindset, a culture, and a competitive differentiator. This playbook will guide you in setting the tone for a vibrant, future-ready technology culture in your organization.
As a CFO, your leadership is critical in ensuring your organization invests wisely and plans strategically for future growth. One of the most transformative areas where you can make an impact is technology. Technology is a strategic asset that drives financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term value. This playbook will help you align technology planning with your fiscal and organizational goals.
As a COO, your role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation of your community. One of the most powerful levers you have to improve efficiency, quality of care, and resident satisfaction is technology. Technology is a driver of operational excellence, a catalyst for innovation, and a competitive advantage. This playbook will guide you in embedding technology into the heart of your operational strategy.
Press & Media
AI- Focused Resources
AI-Focused Blogs
If you’ve ever had your mom forward you an email from a “Nigerian prince” or your dad call in a panic because his computer “got hacked,” you’re going to love this one.
On the latest episode of Raising Tech, I sat down with Kitboga—YouTube legend, master scam-baiter, and (unofficial) modern-day Avenger. I’ve had his videos playing in the background during more late-night email marathons than I’d like to admit. Talking to him live? Next level.
In senior living, the ultimate goal is to provide the best care and experience for residents. But behind the scenes, your business systems are only as powerful as the data that feeds them. If your systems are running on outdated, duplicated, or siloed data, it can undermine everything from financial reporting to resident care planning.
Let’s talk about why clean data matters and how data warehousing, data lakes, and cleanup strategies can set your organization up for long-term success.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and senior living communities are no exception. But what does AI really mean for senior care? Is it about robots taking over? (Spoiler: No.) AI is simply a powerful tool that enhances efficiency, improves resident experiences, and streamlines operations.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of diving into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) in senior living through conversations with two of the brightest minds in the industry: Joe Velderman, VP of Innovation at Cypress Living, and Sarah Thomas, CEO, global age-tech expert, and venture partner. Both Joe and Sarah bring
AI-Focused Podcast Episodes
AI-Focused Guidebooks & Whitepapers
This guidebook provides leadership teams with a strategic framework for understanding, evaluating, and implementing robotics safely and effectively within their communities.
Built specifically for senior living leadership teams, the guide emphasizes that successful robotics adoption requires alignment between infrastructure, business systems, security, and organizational culture.
Falls are one of the most critical safety concerns in senior living communities, with serious implications for resident well-being and operational risk. A Guide to Falls Technology by Parasol Alliance offers a comprehensive look at how senior living communities can transform their falls management strategies through technology.
The guide outlines how modern, tech-enabled tools such as motion sensors, wearable devices, smart beds, AI-powered monitoring, and EHR integration are replacing outdated, reactive methods. These systems enable early detection, predictive risk analysis, and faster staff response, ultimately reducing fall rates and enhancing resident safety.
A Guide to AI in Senior Living is a practical, plain-language resource created specifically for senior living communities across the U.S. It’s designed to help your organization confidently navigate the world of artificial intelligence without the hype.
In this guide, we break down what AI really means for senior living, highlight trusted industry resources, and explore AI tools that can deliver real value to your community. We share real-life examples, recommended vendors, and practical use cases.
You’ll also find step-by-step guidance on how to get started with AI in your organization, along with tools for responsible governance. This includes recommendations for forming an AI steering committee, defining key roles and responsibilities, building meeting agendas, and developing sample policies like appropriate use of tools such as ChatGPT.
Artificial Intelligence, more popularly known as AI, is a buzzword we are hearing about everywhere. Like many things, the concept of AI has evolved over time and more recently, it has evolved rapidly. At Parasol Alliance, many of our clients have been inquiring as to how AI can benefit their business and what to be aware of. In this whitepaper, we have spoken to the industry leading experts to gather their thoughts and predictions.
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