As regular readers of this blog will know, we at Independa strongly believe in keeping active contact between generations and acknowledging the impact our parents and grandparents have had on our lives. Yesterday, September 7, the country celebrated Grandparents Day, recognizing those who have loved and supported us throughout our lives.
The holiday was originally signed into law by President Carter in 1978, but its intent, honoring the considerable contributions grandparents make to our lives, is all the more relevant today.
With an aging population, we as a country need to review how we approach care for older adults. The vast majority of our grandparents and their peers prefer aging in place, a choice that can hold significant challenges that require innovative caregiving solutions to maintain safety and comfort during the later years.
As most of us begin to consider home care for elderly parents and grandparents, we need to look back at all our loved ones have given us. From our first Christmas mornings to graduation, our grandparents have supported and nurtured us, shaping our values and sharing their insight and experience to put problems into perspective. In return, it is important that we support our grandparents in their later years to allow them to age happily and safely wherever they choose.
Independa's care solutions usher in a new era of possibilities for those parents and grandparents who choose to age in place. Our Angela™ software interface is designed for use by those with no prior technological experience, and offers an intuitive and effective solution to the preeminent issue facing older adults who choose to age in place: social isolation.
Coming pre-installed on an LG television, Angela™ allows users effortless access to video chat functions, stimulating games, medication reminders and family photo and message sharing.
When paired with our groundbreaking Caregiver Web Application, caregivers have immediate access to an easy-to-use, centralized view into all functionality. Caregivers can view a Wellness Summary spanning health, activities and safety of their loved one, and receive timely alerts for when something isn't quite right. Our Family Link Dashboard can also be shared with other loved ones and family members, and can be accessed through any mobile device. Now, the whole family can plan a Skype chat or visit with grandpa and grandma and view their schedule in real time, complete with Smart Reminders for events, medications and check ins.
This Grandparents Day, consider making Independa's solutions a part of your care plan for your loved ones. Contact us through our online form today to learn more.
