Kenyote speaker Andrew Carle

More seniors than ever are spending time oncomputers and the Internet, and nursing homes are trying to keep up with thenew demand. 

The main attraction of the Internet for seniors is theease of communication with friends and relatives far away. A total of 37% ofthe elderly are now logging on to the Internet, compared with just 12% in 2000,according to a recent poll conducted by the Pew Internet and American LifeProject. Many long-term care facilities and nursing homes are now offeringinformation technology classes or opening Internet cafes. 

Andrew Carle, founding director of the program inassisted living/senior housing administration at George Mason University, willbe giving a keynote address on technology and the future of seniors housingduring the McKnight’s Online Expo, to be held this Wednesday and Thursday. Carle’s presentation will takeplace this Wednesday at 11am EST. 

Four other webcasts will be held during the event. Thesewill delve into the seniors housing market, labor relations, Medicarereimbursement and leveraging information technology to boost profits. A virtualexhibit hall will also be on display. Vendors will be on hand to answerquestions. Register for free at http://www.mcknights.com.