Researchers examined factors influencing caregivers' and older adults' willingness to use home-care robots in Japan, Ireland, and Finland, emphasizing the importance of user-centric development to enhance acceptance and support aging populations.
Right at Home, a provider of in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities, is now a member of the HomesRenewed Coalition. The coalition supports policies that encourage modifications to existing homes to help older adults age in place.
With the right caregiver support, aging at home could be a viable solution for seniors, Dr Stephen Friedhoff, chief clinical officer at Help at Home, explains.
Recent growth in the number of healthcare workers providing home care for Medicare patients is “small and inadequate” compared with the increasing demand in an aging America. To keep up with demand, Medicare likely will need to reconsider how it compensates them, a study in Health Affairs suggests.
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Modifications that promote activity and movement can help reduce the risk of injury and falls at home, Courtney L. Gilbert, PT, DPT, shares in the March/April 2021 issue of Rehab Management.
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Age Safe America LLC launches Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS, a free online course that aims to empower caregivers.
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Home Instead shares room-by-room tips to help ensure a safer living space for older adults.
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In recognition of National Caregiver Day, Griswold Home Care announces the restructuring of its Jean Griswold Foundation to focus on caregivers.
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The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has recognized Age Safe America LLC as an Approved Provider for continuing education courses to its members, according to a news release.
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GrandPad Chief Gerontologist Kerry Burnight, PhD, recommends six things family caregivers can do to ease the stress of the holidays and ensure older loved ones stay safe and connected.
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TruBlue Total House Care, a professional full-service house care franchise for seniors who wish to age in place, has been recognized with Age Safe America’s 100% Commitment Award, it announces.
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EMD Serono’s Embracing Carers initiative unveils the results of a new study exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the caregiver community in the United States.
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For the past 17 years, Home Instead has delivered presents and essential items to seniors during the holidays via its “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. This year, Home Instead is teaming with Amazon Business to create a contactless gift-giving experience for volunteers and recipients.
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Vivify Health, developer of a connected platform for remote patient care, releases the white paper, “Aging in Place with Remote Patient Care.”
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Medical Guardian, a provider of medical alert systems designed to empower older adults who wish to age in place, is No. 2113 on its annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies privately held companies in the United States, it announces.
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Humana Inc and Heal announce a strategic partnership including a $100 million investment from Humana, bringing primary care to the home through house calls and one-touch telemedicine.
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GrandPad, creator of a purpose-built tablet for people over the age of 75, announces it has expanded its footprint in the healthcare industry with 12 new strategic partnerships that integrate GrandPad into the care delivery models of in-home health organizations and specialty clinics.
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GrandPad, creator of a purpose-built tablet for people over the age of 75, has been named the preferred telehealth provider for the National PACE Association, according to a news release.
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