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Aging In Place
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How smartphones and tablets can simplify at-home eldercare
Though new apps have surfaced to assist with certain aspects of eldercare, Independa offers a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate the many tasks care managers are faced with each day
Five types of eldercare communities: Which group are you in?
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has divided this profession into the following subsections.
Overlapping ailments pose challenges for assisted living communities
In 2010, 82 percent of assisted living residents had been diagnosed with heart disease, high blood pressure or Alzheimer's disease, and 9 percent of these individuals suffered from all three.
Global governments prioritize independent living among elderly
"Surviving old age is not just about economics but quality of life," said aging expert Dr. Hokenstad
In-home eldercare costs stay stable as assisted living expenses soar
Care managers must expand into this attractive and cost-effective field to remain competitive in the coming years.
Four common occupancy issues and how to overcome them
What can care givers and managers do to prepare for this influx without sacrificing the quality of their services? The first step is to address many of the occupancy issues these professionals already face.
Labor-saving solutions are key to cost-effective eldercare
According to a new report, legislators and administrators should shift focus to "labor-saving innovations; reform reimbursement systems to encourage them; tackle professionals' resistance; and remove regulatory barriers."
Embracing technology will help Baby Boomers age in place
Many older individuals are eschewing the traditional concept of retirement and opting for less conventional lifestyles that incorporate connectivity, community and learning.
Digital monitoring is key to lower readmissions, ACA posits
Elderly individuals make up a significant percentage of these readmissions each year, emphasizing the need to provide more attentive care for this population.
Combating the rising costs of dementia care
How can care managers provide the necessary degree of attention and care to these recipients without overextending their resources?
Report: Remote care monitor sales up 19 percent
As mobile devices continue to gain popularity across the U.S., assisted living communities have moved to incorporate a higher number of the devices into their eldercare strategies.
Independa leads the way in remote monitoring boom, says digital health authority
Rock Health deemed Independa one of the groundbreaking businesses that is making use of remote monitoring technology to enhance the quality of care that assisted living communities can provide for their residents.
Addressing the challenges of aging in place
According to a New York University report entitled "Aging Alone in America," more elderly people are living on their own than ever before, and many prefer it that way.
5 Ways to Give your Assisted Living Community a Competitive Edge
As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, the demand for high-quality elderly care is set to expand dramatically - and so, inevitably, will the supply.
FDA approves first-ever drug trial via telemonitoring
The blood pressure drug lisinopril, which is produced by a New York-based biopharmaceutical company called Transparency Life Sciences (TLS), was awarded Investigational New Drug by the FDA after initial trial processes proved successful.
