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Frontline exposé: Questions all care managers must ask
The harrowing portrayal of greed in the upper tiers of this field was shocking for care professionals and the general public alike, leading many to ask how such personal tragedies could take place, and what can be done to prevent caregivers and recipients from falling victim to this neglect.
What can you learn from the Frontline exposé on assisted living communities?
As upsetting as this exposé has been for the general public, it is also incredibly difficult for care managers and caregivers to watch.
Study shows value of "perceived control" among older adult care recipients
The study analyzed the satisfaction of older adults in independent living and residential community environments to gauge the effect of perceived control on overall quality of life.
Heat waves threaten older adults across the country: What you need to know
As a care manager, the well-being of your care recipients is of the utmost importance. To better understand how to protect the older adults in your care at this time, it's important to understand why this population is so at risk.
Baby Boomers are getting older: What it means for eldercare providers
Baby Boomers account for 26 percent of the U.S. population, and are crossing the threshold of retirement age at a staggering pace, as 280,000 members of this generation turn 65 every month.
New Chinese policy prioritizes social connectivity for older adults
Recently, news broke that the Chinese government had introduced a policy requiring citizens to visit their parents, grandparents and other relatives regularly, in part as a bid to protect older adults from the myriad complications linked to social isolation.
How telecare can help you balance two primary goals
Incorporating telecare services like Independa's Caregiver Web App and Angela interface can help accomplish both of these goals in one fell swoop.
How to increase your census by leveraging the television
In this historically overburdened industry, the promise of continual monitoring and increased connectivity that Independa's Angela interface can provide are two selling points that can make your services particularly enticing to older Americans and their loved ones.
Do You Recognize the 6 Early Warning Signs of Care Manager Meltdown?
It is essential for eldercare professionals to be able to identify warning signs of a meltdown before these pressures threaten a their health and impair the quality of care they provide.
Introducing Technology to Seniors: The Three Essential Elements You Should Focus On
When introducing new technology to older care recipients, you can preempt common obstacles and misconceptions by focusing on these key points.
The one mistake most eldercare facilities make
There is one widely held misconception that may keep many care managers from truly making the most of their resources.
Independa, Inc. Wins San Diego Business Journal's 2013 Innovation Award
Independa, Inc., a leader in technology-enabled independent living, today announced it received the prestigious 2013 Innovation Award by the San Diego Business Journal in the Mobile Device category. The Innovation Awards recognize the breakthrough technologies and unique products and services developed by San Diego companies in a broad spectrum of industries.
Memory loss a concern among 1 in 8 younger Baby Boomers, survey shows
NBC reports that 12 percent of survey participants who were between 60 and 64 years old said they had begun experiencing memory loss and general confusion.
Enhancing dementia care with technology and design
To prepare for this influx and better accommodate current residents with dementia, care managers are increasingly looking to new, innovative strategies that combine efficiency, usability and a nurturing environment.
Tech-savvy retirees are changing the face of assisted living
Anderson detailed how innovative care managers across the country are implementing technology-enabled eldercare solutions to supplement their services - and how their care recipients are eagerly benefiting from the shift.
