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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.
How smartphones and tablets can simplify at-home eldercare
Though new apps have surfaced to assist with certain aspects of eldercare, Independa offers a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate the many tasks care managers are faced with each day
Five types of eldercare communities: Which group are you in?
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has divided this profession into the following subsections.
Overlapping ailments pose challenges for assisted living communities
In 2010, 82 percent of assisted living residents had been diagnosed with heart disease, high blood pressure or Alzheimer's disease, and 9 percent of these individuals suffered from all three.
Global governments prioritize independent living among elderly
"Surviving old age is not just about economics but quality of life," said aging expert Dr. Hokenstad
In-home eldercare costs stay stable as assisted living expenses soar
Care managers must expand into this attractive and cost-effective field to remain competitive in the coming years.
Four common occupancy issues and how to overcome them
What can care givers and managers do to prepare for this influx without sacrificing the quality of their services? The first step is to address many of the occupancy issues these professionals already face.
Labor-saving solutions are key to cost-effective eldercare
According to a new report, legislators and administrators should shift focus to "labor-saving innovations; reform reimbursement systems to encourage them; tackle professionals' resistance; and remove regulatory barriers."
Embracing technology will help Baby Boomers age in place
Many older individuals are eschewing the traditional concept of retirement and opting for less conventional lifestyles that incorporate connectivity, community and learning.
Digital monitoring is key to lower readmissions, ACA posits
Elderly individuals make up a significant percentage of these readmissions each year, emphasizing the need to provide more attentive care for this population.
