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Independa Blog
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PBS features new report on eldercare policy
PBS NewsHour recently invited Dr. Bruce Chernof, president of the SCAN foundation, a public charity committed to senior care, to discuss the obstacles facing care managers today.
BBB reports on Medicare scam targeting older adults
As dedicated as care managers and other eldercare professionals are to helping older adults enjoy a better quality of life, it's an unfortunate fact that some individuals are more interested in targeting this often vulnerable segment of the population for profit.
How will you commemorate National Family Caregivers Month?
As households across the country prepare to give thanks this holiday season, there is one increasingly sizeable segment of the population that is all too often overlooked: caregivers.
Research reveals potential benefits of exercise programs in senior living communities
Researchers have observed notable mobility benefits among older adults who took part in exercise programs offered at New York City senior centers.
Eldercare experts call for adult children to talk about future care with their parents
Given the pressure that both of these generations will eventually place on the U.S. health and eldercare systems, it is clear that preventative measures must be taken to support older adults and help keep physical and mental decline at bay if possible.
How anti-aging research may change the face of eldercare
Though life expectancies around the world are increasing for the most part, many older adults are encumbered with physical and cognitive limitations that can substantially impair their quality of life over time, requiring increased caregiver support at home or a transition to a senior living community.
Study: Telecare may promote a restful night's sleep in senior living communities
The potential perils of insufficient sleep have been well-documented, with one recent study indicating that too many restless nights can exacerbate chronic ailments like diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and more.
Using telecare as a tool for better independent living outcomes
Telecare innovations like Independa's Angela interface have arisen to help care managers streamline their operations and ultimately promote quality of life for care recipients in residences as well as those who choose to age in place.
Study explores benefits of meal services for aging in place
A recent study conducted by Brown University researchers has indicated that regular meal services could also help bridge the gap for older adults who don't require the continual care offered by senior living communities, but could still benefit from a bit of extra help.
CBO quantifies the scope of informal caregiving
It is common knowledge that the aging Baby Boomer generation poses substantial challenges for medical and eldercare professionals.
CCRC "Without Walls" Leader Kendal at Home Taps Independa Enterprise Remote Care Technology
Strategic Alliance Will Facilitate Improved Care for Seniors
Independa Closes Initial Series B Round of $2.25 Million
Series B Funding Led by City Hill Ventures to Fuel Further Innovation and Growth
Eldercare expert discusses impact of Alzheimer's disease on family members
Florida-based eldercare expert Judie Rappaport, CSA, outlined the financial and emotional toll that is unique to families caring for an older adult with Alzheimer's disease.
Global AgeWatch Index ranks quality of life for older adults around the world
With age demographics rapidly shifting worldwide, it has become all the more important for international leaders to evaluate the systems currently in place to support the global elderly population to determine how best to expand such initiatives.
Study shows link between bone mass and cognitive decline
Researchers from Columbia University unearthed a potential correlation between reduced bone mass and mental ability - two major concerns among the older adult population that, until now, have been addressed separately in a clinical setting.
