Though care managers have the privilege of working with the older adult population on a daily basis, there are many citizens who may overlook the contributions these individuals have made and continue to make to our society as a whole.
Thanks to improvements in eldercare, including better medical treatment and innovations like telecare, Americans are living longer than ever, and a touching PBS piece recently highlighted a need to view this population in a different way. On September 4, PBS NewsHour reported on an ongoing Age-Friendly New York City program that first took effect in 2009, and is revolutionizing the place that older adults hold in the city.
The program, which is backed by the New York City Council, the mayor’s office and the New York Academy of Medicine, among other donors and foundation grants, focuses on encouraging inclusivity, social engagement and physical activity among older adults. Rather than sidelining this population, which now surpasses that of minors in the city, Age-Friendly New York City celebrates them and prioritizes their needs.
“Instead of seeing elderly New Yorkers as a deficit, as a problem to be solved, instead, we say the world is fundamentally a changing place. We’re living longer, we’re living healthier, and older New Yorkers now are here in numbers that have surpassed anything in history,” said New York Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services Linda Gibbs in an interview.
At Independa, our primary goal has always been to promote the happiness of America’s older adults. Every aspect of our cutting-edge telecare system, from its remote monitoring capabilities to the open communication enabled through video chat and email, has been designed to improve the quality of life enjoyed by this population. Contact Independa through our online form today to learn more.
