As the elderly population in America continues to expand, more and more individuals have taken on caregiving roles for their loved ones, and professionals trained in this field are finding themselves more overextended than ever. Researchers have also documented a shift in expectations about life after retirement, with up to 90 percent of older Americans opting to age in place rather than taking up residence in a senior living community.
For managers overseeing the care of multiple home-based recipients, one of the greatest challenges is ensuring that every client feels secure and connected to the individuals responsible for their well-being. Thankfully, advancements in eldercare technology have provided plenty of new avenues through which caregivers can remain hands-on while still accommodating their recipients' desires to live independently.
Keep recipients on schedule with medical reminders – if keeping track of medications and appointments is concern – particularly for people with some degree of dementia – caregivers can utilize medical reminders to ensure that, even when they are not present in a home, those in their care will be prompted to complete necessary tasks. Independa's Caregiver Web App allows professionals to implement this method and solicit responses from care recipients to confirm that the scheduled instructions have been followed.
Provide reassurance with continual contact – Even care recipients who require relatively little assistance can benefit from the security of knowing that they can reach their caregiver immediately should they have any problems or concerns. A growing number of elderly Americans have begun to embrace Facebook and other social media platforms to maintain contact with loved ones, and caregivers can also make use of these forums – as well as video chat and email – to keep track of individuals receiving at-home eldercare. These means of communication are all incorporated in Independa's eldercare solutions, so all parties involved are easily accessible.
Respond immediately to any irregularities – The increased adoption of remote monitoring means that caregivers can maintain a watchful eye over this population and respond quickly to any deviation from their recipients' typical behavior. This can be as simple as reaching out to someone via video chat to make sure that everything is alright, or investigating the matter in person. Independa's innovative eldercare software allows caregivers to capitalize on this new technology.
With Independa, caregivers can maintain this degree of connectivity with their clients at all times, provided that all parties have internet access. Independa's technology-enabled eldercare solutions were specifically developed to address the challenges that care managers and caregivers face, and to accommodate individuals past retirement age who wish to retain their independence. Contact us through our online form today to learn how our eldercare solutions can facilitate your caregiving services.
