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Independa Blog
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Why should you introduce telecare during preconstruction?
In this increasingly competitive marketplace, eldercare communities must find new ways to distinguish themselves from the pack to bolster occupancy rates, all while ensuring that their facilities can provide quality care to each resident.
Addressing older adult needs from the ground up
When it comes to assisted living communities and other facilities geared toward older adults, that means incorporating new eldercare innovations from the ground up.
Improving "quality-adjusted life expectancy" with telecare
University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) associate professor Dr. Allison Rosen expanded on the details of "quality-adjusted life expectancy" (QALE) and how it has transformed over the years.
Study sheds further light on dementia risk
An awareness of the particular risks certain older Americans may face can play an important role in successful care.
America celebrates National Senior Citizens Day, recognizing older adults everywhere
Independa's powerful eldercare technology allows older adults everywhere to remain as independent and engaged as the Society Hill Dance Academy members who danced their way around Rittenhouse Park last week.
PBS NewsHour: Older adults found organization to support independent living in the city
Aging in place is by far the most popular means of spending retirement among today's older Americans, but issues like social isolation and the possibility that someone's condition will deteriorate out of sight can make this option a somewhat concerning one.
Help care recipients retain their mental faculties with this beverage
As a care manager, ensuring the comfort and well-being of your care recipients is your top priority. A large part of this task involves keeping abreast of any changes in condition that could ultimately impair their quality of life.
Pew reveals huge jump in older adult social media use
According to findings from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, approximately 72 percent of adult Americans use some form of social media.
Alarming dementia statistics revealed in study on Chinese population
Researchers have found that approximately 93 percent of dementia cases in China go undiagnosed.
Older Americans are enjoying better health: What this means for care managers
Amid concerning reports of diabetes and cardiovascular issues, as well as the ever-present specter of Alzheimer's disease, it is refreshing to hear good news about the overall health of older Americans today.
Frontline exposé: Questions all care managers must ask
The harrowing portrayal of greed in the upper tiers of this field was shocking for care professionals and the general public alike, leading many to ask how such personal tragedies could take place, and what can be done to prevent caregivers and recipients from falling victim to this neglect.
What can you learn from the Frontline exposé on assisted living communities?
As upsetting as this exposé has been for the general public, it is also incredibly difficult for care managers and caregivers to watch.
How to boost staff satisfaction by leveraging technology
Prioritizing staff satisfaction can prove challenging when profit margins are tight and schedules are overloaded across the board, but caregiving support technology can help.
What care managers can learn from "Grandma Drummer"
Remaining engaged mentally, physically and socially can play a substantial role in the continued health and quality of life enjoyed by older individuals, as one woman's lifelong passion for music shows.
Telecare companies seek to make social impact
While some advancements in technology are solely focused on recreation, others have the potential to truly change the lives of people in need. Such is the case with telecare, which encompasses technological innovations meant to improve the quality of life of older adults and ease the burden placed on caregivers across the country.
