Remove tag parenting
article thumbnail

Care coordination for older adults – still elusive, does tech help?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

And caregiving sons , in particular, are struggling with caring for their aging parents. category tags: healthcare , home health care , Home Care , tech-enabled home care According to a recent Harris Poll, 65% of US adults say coordinating care for themselves or a family member is the equivalent of an entire workday per month.

130
130
article thumbnail

Beyond Google – Is it a problem finding care and related resources online?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

It's easy to find care information for aging parents online. Years ago, it might have been hard to find answers to questions, especially in the midst of an emergency – when a parent is being discharged from a hospital and the home is unsafe. category tags: Family caregivers , Home Care , senior living.

105
105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Connected Care -- Changing the work process with technology

Aging in Place Technology Watch

A different story from the parent, the Caregiver and the agency. category tags: tech-enabled home care , Home Care. Reach out via mobile app communication portal. Reactive, slower response. Real-time information, trends over time, fast response. . . One digital log that tracks everything. . Changes monitored in the mobile app.

article thumbnail

“The virus is the boss” — U.S. lives and livelihoods at the beginning of 2021

Health Populi

Goolsbee and Jason Furman, former Chair of Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, tag-teamed the U.S. economic downturn is definitely hitting women harder — thus, we consider it a “She-Cession,” hitting women particularly harder as workers, parents, and caregivers.

Nursing 323
article thumbnail

The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

Born in 2005 and diagnosed a year later with a constellation of conditions, caregiving for Emmett is full-time for both of his parents. They are never seen in the same room at the same time, working as “Clark Kent and Superman” – tag-teaming with love, resilience, and faith. [To

article thumbnail

With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In pediatric care, Children are receivers of care, but the experience may have to be designed primarily for their parents who engage with the healthcare provider. The demographic profile of healthcare consumers is a significant factor in determining the telehealth program that will work best for them.

article thumbnail

Five technologies for older adults November 2020

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Homethrive’s program generates personalized recommendations and services -- supporting independence, reducing social isolation, and lessening the stress and workload for family members supporting aging parents. These services include meals, transportation, home care, and medication delivery as well as Medicare plan selection assistance."

eCare 130