An aging population and advancements in technology have meant that the eldercare industry is evolving from day to day. However, are Senior Providers doing enough to meet the growing demand for quality care?
Next, week, Senior Providers, medical practitioners and other professionals invested in the well-being of America's older adult population will convene for the 2013 mHealth summit in National Harbor, Maryland, to address the most pressing issues facing the eldercare industry in the coming years.
Independa CEO Kian Saneii will be lending his expertise to a panel entitled "Aging in Place in the Connected Home – The Baby Boomers' New Hospital Reality," which will address the innovations that can facilitate effective home care for the growing elderly population. The panelists will also touch upon potential obstacles to telecare implementation and the strategies individuals, insurers and Senior Providers can employ to overcome them.
"A number of studies have estimated that by 2020 the United States will be short anywhere from 24,000 to 200,000 physicians. U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the nation's population over the age of 62 will increase from about 46 million now to about 83 million by 2030," a press release for the panel states.
These statistics emphasize the need to explore eldercare solutions that can supplement the current care model and enable more Americans to comfortably and safely age in place. Technological advancements like Independa's integrated cloud care solution can help Senior Providers reach out to older adults who can benefit from the safety net of supported independence.
Through telecare, Senior Providers can help this population maintain a stable level of care through the use of medical reminders and remote monitoring. This proactive approach to eldercare may help stem the tide of older adults who require around-the-clock medical care. In addition, older adults can reach out to caregivers and loved ones instantly and easily using video chat, email and social network capabilities.
mHealth Summit Panel Event details
The hour-long panel will take place at 5 pm EST at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on December 10. This presents a unique opportunity for mHealth Summit attendees to learn more about harnessing telecare services and other innovations to enhance the quality of life enjoyed by older adults and potentially reduce the anguish for millions of informal family caregivers who want to support their older family members wherever they reside.
Contact us through our online form today to find out more about our telecare offerings, and click here to read more about the mHealth Summit panel.
