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Caregiving in extreme weather conditions
As icy arctic air continues to make its way across North America, huge swaths of the country have been hit with potentially deadly temperatures.
Eldercare program takes three-pronged approach to help seniors age in place
A new eldercare program in Baltimore is aimed at empowering older adults to age in place with a three-pronged approach that focuses on caregiver support, occupational support and alterations to the home that facilitate independent living.
Study shows connection between emotional trauma and fall risk
While it is not your position to provide medical treatment for the older adults you care for, it is in your power to observe and act on changes in their condition.
America celebrates National Senior Citizens Day, recognizing older adults everywhere
Independa's powerful eldercare technology allows older adults everywhere to remain as independent and engaged as the Society Hill Dance Academy members who danced their way around Rittenhouse Park last week.
Help care recipients retain their mental faculties with this beverage
As a care manager, ensuring the comfort and well-being of your care recipients is your top priority. A large part of this task involves keeping abreast of any changes in condition that could ultimately impair their quality of life.
Pew reveals huge jump in older adult social media use
According to findings from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, approximately 72 percent of adult Americans use some form of social media.
Telecare companies seek to make social impact
While some advancements in technology are solely focused on recreation, others have the potential to truly change the lives of people in need. Such is the case with telecare, which encompasses technological innovations meant to improve the quality of life of older adults and ease the burden placed on caregivers across the country.
New report explores growing role of teleservices
Many have looked to the growing adoption of teleservices, including telecare, as one of the most viable options available to accommodate this community while conserving resources and easing the burden on individual eldercare employees.
Three ways that technology can support offsite caregivers
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 drains time and resources.
How to increase your census by leveraging the television
In this historically overburdened industry, the promise of continual monitoring and increased connectivity that Independa's Angela interface can provide are two selling points that can make your services particularly enticing to older Americans and their loved ones.
Offer your care recipients a smooth transition with telecare
By harnessing telecare innovation, you can not only offer independence and peace of mind thanks to remote monitoring, medical reminders and other CloudCare services.
Overcoming this common independent living concern through technology
One concern that family members may have about this arrangement is that their loved one's condition could worsen over time and they may not have access to the assistance they need.
Did you know aging in place is more viable than ever for today's elderly community?
Thanks to advancements in telecare, it is possible for care managers to oversee larger numbers of home-based care recipients without overextending their resources or placing too great a burden on caregivers.
Independa, Inc. Wins San Diego Business Journal's 2013 Innovation Award
Independa, Inc., a leader in technology-enabled independent living, today announced it received the prestigious 2013 Innovation Award by the San Diego Business Journal in the Mobile Device category. The Innovation Awards recognize the breakthrough technologies and unique products and services developed by San Diego companies in a broad spectrum of industries.
Give the gift of comfort and connectivity this Father's Day
As a care manager, you are entrusted with the care of fathers, uncles, grandfathers and other beloved family members, so why not commemorate this day by investigating new and simple ways to make these men feel more comfortable and connected in the years to come?
