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Study shows elderly individuals benefit from visual reminders
Visual reminders have long been used as elderly home care tools to ensure that individuals in this age group have a backup system in place.
Finding solutions in a troubled long-term care market
Although cost-cutting measures are an important step in providing quality care at a reasonable rate, some believe that it may not be enough.
Social isolation an overlooked risk for the elderly
We are accustomed to believe and accept medical conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart failure impair our lives and eventually will kill us. No doubt they do and will. But, there are social and psychological factors that act as powerful, stealthy killers, especially as we get older.
Reevaluating the risk of social isolation
The separation from friends and family is a widely acknowledged problem for many high-age individuals, but it was not until recently that researchers have identified it as a health risk.
Report: 18 states make eldercare policy changes
An NCAL report showed that many administrations are taking the need for elderly living solutions more seriously.
Report: 1.47 million elderly households in "worst-case" situations in 2011
According to a 2011 HUD report, even when there are residential solutions available, many older Americans cannot afford them.
Breaking the old line of thinking in assisted living communities
The negative image that many older Americans have of assisted living communities is heavily swayed by pop culture, which often unfairly depicts eldercare establishments as having limited privacy and clinical atmosphere.
Increased demand and decreases in funds necessitate innovation in senior housing industry
By investing in programs like Independa for your facility and providing future customers with the system, which can easily be installed in homes, you can avoid the need for constant renovations or the construction of new buildings and simultaneously lower your bottom line.
Independa named one of 'Top 10 Assistive Technology Devices for Seniors'
Senior Care Products highlighted Independa's ability to seamlessly blend efficient mobile healthcare technology with social media software. In particular, the story noted our fully integrated cloud-based solutions.
Aging in the tech era: Going online, staying connected
According to the report, the number of elderly internet users that utilize email is 86 percent, a mere five percentage points fewer than that of the overall adult population that goes online.
The effects of 'exer-gaming' on the body and mind
"Exer-gaming" is just one of a number of ways that companies are helping individuals age in place. With the popularization of video chat and other forms of social media, it's never been easier to maintain communications with friends and family.
Assisted living facilities need to adapt to new elderly demands
At Independa, we offer caregiver Web applications that utilize tablets or televisions to help assisted living facilities improve care.
Tablet computers offer home care providers more options for at-home monitoring
If you're interested in learning more about how our great line of technology-enabled caregiving solutions can help your clients or loved ones enjoy independent senior living, reach out to us today by calling 1-800-815-7829. We're happy to help answer any questions you may have.
Caregivers of older Americans can look to mobile solutions for support
According to a roundtable discussion published by The Motley Fool, an investment information provider that focuses on stock and personal finance, 2013 will be the year when connected homes finally become mainstream.
A look back at 2012's senior housing trends
At Independa, we're leading the way in helping care facilities embrace these changes. We know that facilities need to offer even more services to their care recipients and be more ahead of the curve with their offerings.
