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Why eldercare is the future of technological innovation
One industry that is often overlooked but has been heavily impacted by innovation is eldercare.
Person Centeredness + Technology = New Models of Care
The Leading Age Conference in Palm Springs is just a few days away.
Venture capitalists eyeing eldercare technology as 'next big thing'
When we think of the cutting edge of technology, 20-somethings playing with the latest gadgets often come to mind, but many venture capitalists have another demographic in mind.
What caregivers can do to reduce a care recipient's chance of being readmitted
While some readmissions cannot be avoided - for example, an individual contracts an unrelated illness - others may be preventable.
The benefits of eldercare technology far outweigh the costs
Most caregivers would embrace any solution that would simplify their lives.
States considering bills to ease the burden on long-term caregivers
As the aging population begins to grow, the demands on the individuals who care for them will increase as well.
How does technology fit into the new world of senior living?
Older individuals are increasingly choosing to stay in their own homes or communities of their choosing rather than move to a nursing facility.
Do daughters face an unfair burden when it comes to eldercare decisions?
According to a recent Fidelity Investments study, one-quarter of Baby Boomers are caring for an aging adult, and nearly two-thirds of those individuals are women.
Study: Internet use may help older adults avoid depression
Through a series of surveys conducted between 2002 and 2008, researchers from Michigan State University found that retirees who regularly use the internet for communication were less likely to suffer from depression than non-users.
Radar detection program aims to help older adults who have fallen
The Atlantic reports that a scientist at Villanova University is developing a radar imaging system that will be able to track individuals if they fall and notify caregivers or emergency professionals.
Beyond Survival: Thriving in a Time of Change and Confusion
Last Monday I delivered the opening keynote at the first annual "Healthcare in Transition: Thrive" conference to an audience of people whose business and professional focus is skilled home health and hospice.
College students develop solutions for older adults and the mobility impaired
According to a 2008 report from the Institute of Medicine, the number of older adults in the United States will double by 2030.
Hospital harnesses tablet technology to cut readmission rates
There are many issues plaguing the health care industry - a number of which are shared by Senior Providers. Rising operational costs and a rapidly aging population are poised to place greater pressure on these sectors, establishing a clear need to rethink how we approach care across the board.
What's next for senior living communities: Leveraging a diminishing workforce
Professional caregivers and other eldercare employees require a combination of qualities that are becoming increasingly hard to come by, including - above all else - a passion for improving the lives of older adults.
Boston hospital reduces readmission rates with new program
Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) recently implemented a new discharge program aimed at reducing readmission rates.
