Perhaps the homecare of the future will not be like the Jetsons, with their robotic maid Rosie. However, the use of technology in homecare is already here and is certain to stay. In fact, there are now more options than ever for easy-to-use homecare devices and tools to enhance safety and independence for seniors. Here are just a few:
Medication Management Devices
Appropriate for people who may have trouble remembering which medications to take when, an electronic medication reminder apparatus may remind someone to take his medicine at pre-set times with voice prompts, light indicators and safety alarms to alert if the wrong medication is selected. Some devices even dispense the correct dosage of medication at the appropriate times and may include a monitoring service that is notified if a dosage is missed.
Online Family Caregiver Communication Tools
Online family communication tools are appropriate for chronically ill patients with several care providers, as well as anyone wishing to be more involved in someone’s eldercare, even when they are out of town. The online portals work to better coordinate eldercare between hospitals, community providers, family members and patients. They help keep family members and caregivers apprised of their loved one’s care every day via a secure online portal. Dietary preferences, care calendars, a document repository and more can also be shared with designated family and friends.
Aunt Ann’s Home Care in San Francisco is able to blend personal, individualized eldercare with the latest in technology. Call Aunt Ann’s Home Care today to schedule a free in-home assessment, and we will make certain that any available technology for safely aging at home, wherever home is, is explored.
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