People with dementia have a tendency to take off on their own, walking or driving, unaware they are having a memory episode. For many people, institutionalization may not be necessary if one of the new tracking technologies turns out to be appropriate for their situation. Seniors who are at risk of falling live in […]
by Audrey Kinsella Home healthcare clinicians have always prided themselves on being closer to their patients than other clinicians can be. They do not mean merely physically closer but speak of a personal closeness as well. They know pets’ names, favorite foods, and they know of the difficulties following directives regarding dietary needs, medication […]
One of the most frequently cited obstacles to implementing a program of remote patient monitoring in a home health care agency is the price of in-home monitoring devices. Coupled with minimum purchase requirements imposed by most home telehealth vendors, cost of entry becomes prohibitive for the majority of home care providers, both those who […]
by Audrey KinsellaThe recently concluded “2011 Connected Health Symposium,” presented by Partners Healthcare’s “Center for Connected Health,” showcased new healthcare service delivery technologies that will certainly affect all healthcare segments, including home healthcare providers and consumers.The two-day conference, titled “Driving Quality Up and Costs Down: New Technologies for an Era of Accountability,” took place last […]
