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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.
Assumptions about older individuals may hinder technological innovations
According to eldercare advocate Laurie Orlov, the disconnect between young designers and older individuals can limit the benefit of technological innovations.
Independa CMO Dr. Richard Della Penna Q & A with Home Care Technology Report
Independa is happy to announce that our Chief Medical Officer, Richard Della Penna, MD, will be the keynote speaker at Rowan Consulting Associates' upcoming THRIVE: Healthcare in Transition conference.
Senior Providers are raising the bar for discerning Baby Boomers
After decades of running on a relatively static model, the Senior Living industry is experiencing a whirlwind of change.
Kendal at Home Used the Independa Solution to Improve Quality of Care, Increase Staff Efficiencies and Save Money
The latest case study from the LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) highlights the benefits of implementing Independa's solution with Kendal at Home.
Yale-New Haven uses new technologies to reduce hospital readmissions
A 2013 study conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that the nation's hospital systems have made very little progress at reducing hospital admissions for older patients between 2008 and 2010. The Yale-New Haven hospital decided to tackle this issue head on with a new approach.
Eldercare tech industry featured in PBS NewsHour piece
PBS's NewsHour program recently highlighted the efforts of an organization known as Aging2.0.
The parallel between caregivers and working parents
Businesses now face a new obstacle when it comes to assisting and retaining valued employees. Many of these workers are now taking care of their older parents.
SXSW showcases Senior Living tech innovations
Devices that act as safeguards to promote well-being are leading the way in Senior Living and health care innovation.
