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How smartphones and tablets can simplify at-home eldercare
Though new apps have surfaced to assist with certain aspects of eldercare, Independa offers a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate the many tasks care managers are faced with each day
Labor-saving solutions are key to cost-effective eldercare
According to a new report, legislators and administrators should shift focus to "labor-saving innovations; reform reimbursement systems to encourage them; tackle professionals' resistance; and remove regulatory barriers."
Embracing technology will help Baby Boomers age in place
Many older individuals are eschewing the traditional concept of retirement and opting for less conventional lifestyles that incorporate connectivity, community and learning.
Digital monitoring is key to lower readmissions, ACA posits
Elderly individuals make up a significant percentage of these readmissions each year, emphasizing the need to provide more attentive care for this population.
Report: Remote care monitor sales up 19 percent
As mobile devices continue to gain popularity across the U.S., assisted living communities have moved to incorporate a higher number of the devices into their eldercare strategies.
Independa leads the way in remote monitoring boom, says digital health authority
Rock Health deemed Independa one of the groundbreaking businesses that is making use of remote monitoring technology to enhance the quality of care that assisted living communities can provide for their residents.
FDA approves first-ever drug trial via telemonitoring
The blood pressure drug lisinopril, which is produced by a New York-based biopharmaceutical company called Transparency Life Sciences (TLS), was awarded Investigational New Drug by the FDA after initial trial processes proved successful.
Social isolation an overlooked risk for the elderly
We are accustomed to believe and accept medical conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart failure impair our lives and eventually will kill us. No doubt they do and will. But, there are social and psychological factors that act as powerful, stealthy killers, especially as we get older.
Independa named one of 'Top 10 Assistive Technology Devices for Seniors'
Senior Care Products highlighted Independa's ability to seamlessly blend efficient mobile healthcare technology with social media software. In particular, the story noted our fully integrated cloud-based solutions.
The effects of 'exer-gaming' on the body and mind
"Exer-gaming" is just one of a number of ways that companies are helping individuals age in place. With the popularization of video chat and other forms of social media, it's never been easier to maintain communications with friends and family.
