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Independa Blog
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Senior living design taps into telecare
Senior Providers and architects agree that the most successful senior living communities simply have to embrace new technologies to stay competitive in 2014 and beyond.
Independa Named #1 Technology in Senior Care at CES 2014
Two Minute Enterprise Setup an Industry First – Embedded TV Technology Key to Success
Partners in innovation: Sharing an Exciting Blog Post from our Partners, Kendal at Home, about their deployment of the Independa Solution with Kendal Members
We are proud to announce that the Kendal Corporation, a national leader in continuing care at home, has deployed our Angela interface to its network of members in Northern Ohio as a part of a new technology initiative.
Video chat may relieve depression among older adults, say eldercare specialists
For older adults - particularly those experiencing social isolation - depression is especially dangerous.
Caregiving in extreme weather conditions
As icy arctic air continues to make its way across North America, huge swaths of the country have been hit with potentially deadly temperatures.
Help your care recipients triumph over "Blue Monday"
The first Monday after New Year's Day is widely known as "Blue Monday" because the general population is particularly susceptible to bouts of sadness.
Alzheimer's research puts spotlight on this nutrient
Scientists from the Minneapolis Veterans' Affairs Health Care System discovered that supplements containing vitamin E - which can be found in fruits, vegetables and various seeds - may have potential in future Alzheimer's treatment.
What will 2014 bring for eldercare?
Happy New Year from Independa!
Telecare solutions are rife for investment in 2014
The issue of eldercare has posed a quandary to civilized societies for centuries, as communities have come together to determine how to best look out for their oldest members.
Eldercare program takes three-pronged approach to help seniors age in place
A new eldercare program in Baltimore is aimed at empowering older adults to age in place with a three-pronged approach that focuses on caregiver support, occupational support and alterations to the home that facilitate independent living.
Financial planner advises older adults to raise the issue of eldercare this holiday
One financial planner argues that the holidays present a unique opportunity to iron out future plans for eldercare.
Half of older adults troubled by "bothersome pain," study shows
Researchers from the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of Washington have discovered that more than half of older adults experience "bothersome pain" on a fairly regular basis.
Inside the lives of family caregivers
Recently, The Wall Street Journal's MarketWatch touched on the unique concerns of adult children who currently act as caregivers and provided tips that may alleviate some of the burden.
To target adult children, speak to their concerns
Generally, adult children don't start looking into independent and assisted living options until a clear need has formed.
Independa CEO to speak at "Aging in Place" panel at 2013 mHealth Summit
Are Senior Providers doing enough to meet the growing demand for quality care?
