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Enhancing Elderly Care with Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

Posted on May 29, 2023 By Sneh Sethi

Image Credit: Canva Introduction As the global population continues to age, the demand for effective and personalized elderly care is increasing. In this context, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) emerges as a revolutionary solution. By leveraging technology to monitor the health of elderly individuals from a distance, RPM offers numerous benefits and opportunities for enhancing the […]...

The Evolution of Remote Patient Monitoring: From Astronauts to Chronic Illness Management

Posted on February 15, 2023 By Kamila Shepeleva

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology has been a game-changer for the healthcare industry. It has enabled healthcare providers to monitor a patient’s vital signs and other health parameters from a distance, streamlining patient care and allowing for better health outcomes. RPM also helps healthcare providers to reduce costs, improve patient compliance, and provide better overall […]...

The Canadian Senior Fall Dilemma – Can AI save the day?

Posted on February 9, 2022 By Kamila Shepeleva

Credit: Canva.com The Dilemma Overview According to Statistics Canada, falls are the most common cause of injury amongst older Canadians. Between 20% to 30% of seniors fall each year requiring hospitalization, 50% percent of which happen at home. These falls continue to impact family members in charge of looking after elderly family members, increasing the […]...

The Gerontechnologist’s 2021 Market Map for Age Tech

Posted on March 30, 2021 By Nauman Jaffar

Keren Etkin, cofounder of Sensi.ai has recently presented an insightful and equally engaging Age Tech Market Map for 2021. Published by The Gerontechnologist, this detailed map paves the way for an in-depth discussion on the potential opportunities and challenges posed by the accelerating pace of the age tech market....

Improving the Health and Safety of Seniors Shifting to Home Care

Posted on December 18, 2020 By Nauman Jaffar

A summary of key modifications and precautionary measures skilled caregivers and household members can undertake to improve senior safety....

Is PDGM the most effective payment mechanism for the home healthcare sector?

Posted on May 10, 2019 By Nauman Jaffar

There has been a growing focus on patient needs and preventive care. This is why CMS has announced the launch of a budget-neutral payment approach. This system has been designed keeping patient requirements into perspective. Traditionally, home healthcare industry has billed for ‘volume’ of care. However, recent changes to Medicare reimbursements policies will compel home healthcare ...

Are changes to Medicare Advantage making home healthcare providers re-strategize?

Posted on May 2, 2019 By Nauman Jaffar

The way home healthcare companies operate hasn’t changed significantly over the past few decades. This, however, is about to undergo a drastic overhaul. All because the way medical coverage is provided in the United States is changing....

Aging Parents? 12 Senior Care Questions To Ask

Posted on April 26, 2018 By Nauman Jaffar

Questions will come up when aging parents reach that moment when senior care may be needed. The better you understand senior care and what’s needed and involved, the better prepared you will be to make an informed decision for your aging parents. Some common senior care questions include: How will my aging parents react to […]...

Best GPS Watch for Seniors to Help with Wandering

Posted on April 21, 2018 By Nauman Jaffar

As loved ones get older they are at higher risk for falls, accidents around the house, and wandering. If your loved one is beginning to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, it is time to invest in the best GPS watch for seniors. [sc name=”Blog Post CTA”] Three Out of Five People […]...

How Much Is Senior Care? (It Could Cost You $6,000 A Month)

Posted on March 21, 2018 By Nauman Jaffar

You may be coming to the reality that senior care is needed for your elderly loved one. Aging parents may often need a caregiver to ensure health and safety is top priority. Knowing how much senior care will cost you will certainly be part of your caregiver plan. Here’s what you need to know. There […]...

What Is Senior Care? How Do I Know When It’s Needed?

Posted on March 21, 2018 By Nauman Jaffar

Senior care is a type of care that is specialized to seniors and their needs at different stages in the aging process. Senior care can be anything from assisted living communities to in-home caregiver assistance. Not all aging parents and elderly loved ones need a caregiver. Some seniors are staying young, healthy, and happy. It […]...

How To Have The Caregiver Conversation With Aging Parents

Posted on March 20, 2018 By Nauman Jaffar

Having the caregiver conversation with aging parents can be scary. Health, money, independence, autonomy, and more are all up for discussion. This can lead to stress for both you and your aging parents. Avoiding the caregiver conversation, or making it more stressful than it needs to be is common. But this doesn’t need to happen. […]...