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Yale-New Haven uses new technologies to reduce hospital readmissions
A 2013 study conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that the nation’s hospital systems have made very little progress at reducing hospital admissions for older patients between 2008 and 2010. The Yale-New Haven hospital decided to tackle this issue head on with a new approach.
Eldercare tech industry featured in PBS NewsHour piece
PBS’s NewsHour program recently highlighted the efforts of an organization known as Aging2.0.
The parallel between caregivers and working parents
Businesses now face a new obstacle when it comes to assisting and retaining valued employees. Many of these workers are now taking care of their older parents.
SXSW showcases Senior Living tech innovations
Devices that act as safeguards to promote well-being are leading the way in Senior Living and health care innovation.
Independa Remote Care Model Featured in CAST Leading Age Technology Selection Tool
Independa Remote Care Model Featured in CAST Leading Age Technology Selection Tool SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 17, 2014) –Independa (www.independa.com), the leader in senior-facing remote care technology, is now featured in a recently published digital resource designed...
Independa Remote Care Model Featured in CAST Leading Age Technology Selection Tool
Independa Remote Care Model Featured in CAST Leading Age Technology Selection Tool
Independa CEO and Strategic Partner, LG Electronics to Speak at Boomer Business Summit
Presentation to Review “Making Large and Small Partnerships Work”
Help older adults withstand the last of winter with telecare
The days may be getting longer, but most parts of the country are still in for a few weeks of cold, inclement weather.
How families make important eldercare decisions
No one looks forward to the day when their parents need additional care.
This success story shows the scope of Independa’s CloudCare services
We’re delighted to share some recent feedback regarding our Angela interface!
Program evaluation can help your senior community meet residents’ needs
The Senior Care industry is currently confronting one of the largest challenges it has ever faced: The population of older adults is poised to skyrocket, which creates challenges for already overtaxed resources.
Independa Launches Friends and Family Solution for Effortless Setup of Turnkey Social Connectivity
Independa Launches Friends and Family Solution for Effortless Setup of Turnkey Social ConnectivityIgnites Innovative New Business Model for Transitional Care with Unheard of 2 Minute Set-Up SAN DIEGO, Calif. (February 21, 2014) –Independa, Inc. (www.independa.com),...
Independa Launches Friends and Family Solution for Effortless Setup of Turnkey Social Connectivity
Ignites Innovative New Business Model for Transitional Care with Unheard of 2 Minute Set-Up
Is Technology the new standard of Senior Living?
Across the board, the standard for senior living communities is changing drastically to appeal to the swelling older adult population, ensure better care and change the way the public sees these communities.
What to expect at the 2014 Senior Living 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference
From February 23–25, C-level leaders of senior living communities from across the country will be gathering at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in California for the 2014 Senior Living 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference.
As senior housing expands, where does telecare come in?
Though past generations have taken a relatively responsive approach to eldercare, it’s clear that preventative methods are essential to maintain the quality of life for today’s older adults and ease the strain on senior living professionals and health care providers alike.
Study explores psychological toll of caregiving
In layman’s terms, individuals with a history of depression or an established difficulty managing stress are more likely to experience harsher symptoms, as caregiving can act “as salt in the wound.”
Are older adult caregivers the future of eldercare?
The need for qualified, dedicated caregivers has never been higher, and it seems that some older adults are stepping up to this challenge themselves.
What’s next for senior living communities: Tech, tech, tech
The next part of our series will focus on how advancements in technology and the rise of big data are affecting the choices of architects, Senior Providers and potential care recipients.
What’s next for senior living communities: A shift to older residents
What distinct issues do Senior Providers have to consider, and how will they affect senior housing in 2014 and beyond?
Senior living design taps into telecare
Senior Providers and architects agree that the most successful senior living communities simply have to embrace new technologies to stay competitive in 2014 and beyond.
Independa Named #1 Technology in Senior Care at CES 2014
Two Minute Enterprise Setup an Industry First – Embedded TV Technology Key to Success
Partners in innovation: Sharing an Exciting Blog Post from our Partners, Kendal at Home, about their deployment of the Independa Solution with Kendal Members
We are proud to announce that the Kendal Corporation, a national leader in continuing care at home, has deployed our Angela interface to its network of members in Northern Ohio as a part of a new technology initiative.
Video chat may relieve depression among older adults, say eldercare specialists
For older adults – particularly those experiencing social isolation – depression is especially dangerous.
Caregiving in extreme weather conditions
As icy arctic air continues to make its way across North America, huge swaths of the country have been hit with potentially deadly temperatures.
Help your care recipients triumph over “Blue Monday”
The first Monday after New Year’s Day is widely known as “Blue Monday” because the general population is particularly susceptible to bouts of sadness.
Alzheimer’s research puts spotlight on this nutrient
Scientists from the Minneapolis Veterans’ Affairs Health Care System discovered that supplements containing vitamin E – which can be found in fruits, vegetables and various seeds – may have potential in future Alzheimer’s treatment.
What will 2014 bring for eldercare?
Happy New Year from Independa!
Telecare solutions are rife for investment in 2014
The issue of eldercare has posed a quandary to civilized societies for centuries, as communities have come together to determine how to best look out for their oldest members.
Eldercare program takes three-pronged approach to help seniors age in place
A new eldercare program in Baltimore is aimed at empowering older adults to age in place with a three-pronged approach that focuses on caregiver support, occupational support and alterations to the home that facilitate independent living.
