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Offer your care recipients a smooth transition with telecare
By harnessing telecare innovation, you can not only offer independence and peace of mind thanks to remote monitoring, medical reminders and other CloudCare services.
Making new technology easy for care recipients
For care managers, finding the means to introduce new technologies in a way that is simple, straightforward and even somewhat familiar is poised to play a large part in accommodating a growing elderly population.
Why technology doesn’t tend to get adopted
Though advancements like remote monitoring could substantially benefit care managers by enabling them to track multiple recipients, these professionals may have reservations about incorporating this technology.
Scottish government features telecare in independent living initiative
This week, a Scottish official elaborated on a government initiative that prioritizes independent living aided by technological advancements.
European physician touts benefits of “telerehabilitation” at annual meeting
Dr. Ewa Piotrowicz of the Institute of Cardiology in Warsaw, Poland, described how telehealth services had improved compliance among patients who were being treated for cardiac issues.
Overcoming this common independent living concern through technology
One concern that family members may have about this arrangement is that their loved one’s condition could worsen over time and they may not have access to the assistance they need.
Do You Recognize the 6 Early Warning Signs of Care Manager Meltdown?
It is essential for eldercare professionals to be able to identify warning signs of a meltdown before these pressures threaten a their health and impair the quality of care they provide.
Did you know aging in place is more viable than ever for today’s elderly community?
Thanks to advancements in telecare, it is possible for care managers to oversee larger numbers of home-based care recipients without overextending their resources or placing too great a burden on caregivers.
Introducing Technology to Seniors: The Three Essential Elements You Should Focus On
When introducing new technology to older care recipients, you can preempt common obstacles and misconceptions by focusing on these key points.
The one mistake most eldercare facilities make
There is one widely held misconception that may keep many care managers from truly making the most of their resources.
Independa, Inc. Wins San Diego Business Journal’s 2013 Innovation Award
Independa, Inc., a leader in technology-enabled independent living, today announced it received the prestigious 2013 Innovation Award by the San Diego Business Journal in the Mobile Device category. The Innovation Awards recognize the breakthrough technologies and unique products and services developed by San Diego companies in a broad spectrum of industries.
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.
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
