Given that the vast majority of older Americans view aging in place as the opportune way to spend their retirement, it's no surprise that the at-home eldercare industry has expanded so consistently in recent years. However, though this mode of care can enable those past retirement age to retain their independence in the comfort of their own home, it does pose considerable challenges for the care managers and other personnel providing these services.
For care managers overseeing staff who tend to multiple care recipients in their homes, maintaining continual contact and ensuring theses caregivers have the support they need can be a constant struggle – one that can often drain time and resources. However, by introducing new telecare solutions to your services, it is possible to address these needs in three key ways.
Connectivity
According to LeadingAge.org, an online resource for family caregivers, caregivers who work off-site can be just as susceptible to isolation as their recipients. Through our Caregiver Web App and Angela interface, caregivers and the individuals they cater to can remain in regular contact with other eldercare personnel – not to mention loved ones. This helps all parties feel that they have a support network that can be easily accessed whenever they need it.
Flexibility
Independa's telecare solutions include remote monitoring, medical reminders and other beneficial applications that can help caregivers take on a more proactive role as needed. Depending on the specific needs of a care recipient, it may not be necessary to be on hand to administer routine medications, for example, thereby enabling caregivers to devote their time to other essential tasks.
Information
Maintaining a constant flow of information is vital for care managers and their off-site staff. Through remote monitoring, care managers can remain abreast of any changes in a care recipient's condition that warrant an unscheduled visit, and can relay these details to caregivers who may be on hand. In addition, any alterations to a set calendar – whether relating to the events at an affiliated senior living community or to the treatment schedule of a recipient, can be communicated via Independa's CloudCare service and accessed via an LG television from anywhere with an internet connection.
As well as enabling your care recipients to feel more empowered in their day-to-day care, introducing Independa's best-of-breed home care solutions can also ease the burden placed on caregivers, and ultimately help care managers better allocate their resources as the elderly population expands. To learn more about how Independa can supplement your current services and provide extra support for your personnel, contact us today through our online form.
