One of the greatest advantages of Independa's telecare services is that via its remote monitoring capabilities care managers can identify changes in behavior that could presage a decline in physical or mental condition. In addition, tools like medical reminders can be used to ensure that care recipients adhere to medication schedules and make any necessary appointments to help them manage existing conditions.
For care managers, learning more about the risks that certain care recipients face, whether due to family history or a preexisting condition, can help these professionals further tailor their care. For example, researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle have recently shed light on a correlation between high blood sugar levels and dementia risk.
"We found a steadily increasing risk associated with ever-higher blood glucose levels, even in people who didn't have diabetes. There's no threshold, no place where the risk doesn't go up any further or down any further," said associate professor of medicine and lead author Dr. Paul Crane in an interview with The New York Times.
Alzheimer's disease currently affects one in eight older Americans, and can pose unique challenges for care managers and their personnel. By identifying this type of decline early on, care managers can reach out to family members to ensure their recipients receive the medical attention they need. Independa's telecare enables care managers to provide around-the-clock monitoring for older adults, whether they are based in a residential community or at home.
To learn more about how Independa's caregiving support technology can supplement your current services, contact us today through our convenient online form.
