Understanding the Different Levels of Care: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
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Monitoring
Monitoring involves the use of technology to keep caregivers or family members apprised of elder adult’s status. This may include something as simple as calling an elder on the telephone to sensors in the home that track an individual’s movements.
Assisting
Assisting technology can help an older person perform activities that might otherwise be difficult or not be possible. From a walker to a magnifying glass to a scooter, anything that helps the elderly continue to participate in daily activities is considered assisting technology.
Injury/Illness Protection
Devices that monitor cognitive function, wound care, diabetes, vital signs, and more in older adults present other practical uses of technology. This type of tele-monitoring is defined as the use of IT to monitor people at a distance.
These three forms of technology have allowed millions of Americans to remain independent at home, while enjoying the quality of life they deserve. Here are other benefits that technology provides for elder adults:
How Can I Learn More?
Visit the Eldercare Locator page (linked below), a public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services. Here is a link to their website with more Assistive Technology information:
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