From the Team
Independa Blog
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Give the gift of comfort and connectivity this Father's Day
As a care manager, you are entrusted with the care of fathers, uncles, grandfathers and other beloved family members, so why not commemorate this day by investigating new and simple ways to make these men feel more comfortable and connected in the years to come?
How eldercare innovations can help families "at a tipping point"
It will fall to every family, and the eldercare professionals they have enlisted, to determine the best way to proceed when this moment arises.
Memory loss a concern among 1 in 8 younger Baby Boomers, survey shows
NBC reports that 12 percent of survey participants who were between 60 and 64 years old said they had begun experiencing memory loss and general confusion.
How at-home eldercare can bridge gap for Baby Boomers without family support
A greater number of older Americans require continual care than ever before, which poses a considerable challenge for loved ones and care managers who must attend to the needs of this group.
Enhancing dementia care with technology and design
To prepare for this influx and better accommodate current residents with dementia, care managers are increasingly looking to new, innovative strategies that combine efficiency, usability and a nurturing environment.
Early adopter review: "Telehealth data can empower all stakeholders"
Professionals in this field can benefit from the same technological advancements that are gradually being embraced by the healthcare system in general.
Tech-savvy retirees are changing the face of assisted living
Anderson detailed how innovative care managers across the country are implementing technology-enabled eldercare solutions to supplement their services - and how their care recipients are eagerly benefiting from the shift.
3 easy ways to connect caregivers and receivers through technology
Advancements in eldercare technology have provided plenty of new avenues through which caregivers can remain hands-on while still accommodating their recipients' desires to live independently.
Early adopter report reveals benefits of telehealth
The faith the current administration has placed in remote monitoring and digital file storage and transmission, among other telehealth offerings, may be related to the positive developments that early adopters have experienced.
Remote monitoring helps care managers, health professionals respond to crucial shifts
One care manager told the news outlet that introducing movement sensors and other forms of remote monitoring equipment helped her staff identify a behavioral shift in a resident.
Elderly man shares benefits of online connectivity
With so many older Americans choosing to age in place in their own homes, the matter of combating social isolation is more pressing than ever.
State-imposed restrictions narrow scope of assisted living communities
While some degree of oversight is important to ensure that communities that cater to the elderly population are held to a high standard, issues arise when state policies actively interfere with how experienced care managers run their facilities.
Social disengagement and mental health issues may put elderly at greater risk for scams
A press release from the academic institution states that the scientists sought to establish the role of psychological vulnerability in the financial exploitation of the elderly - an area of fraud that is poised to grow as more Baby Boomers reach this stage of life.
Demand for eldercare may rise as dementia rates increase among middle-aged
A new study from the United Kingdom indicates that others may begin to require this type of care at markedly younger ages than previously believed.
Exercise may not address issue of care recipient depression
Though elderly depression is a complex issue, social isolation is well-known to contribute to its prevalence.
