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What's Next for Home Care?
Like so many other things, the rising cost of home care has significantly squeezed the middle class, making it increasingly difficult for them to afford essential in-home personal care services. And, as the world continues to age, with 10,000 people a day turning 65, the financial and emotional pressure on family caregivers will increase significantly, as well. Home care companies are highly aware of this challenge and are looking for innovative solutions.
Certainly, technology is helping to keep aging adults in their own homes longer. Wearable devices that monitor vitals and activity levels, along with smart-home advancements that help control the environment and provide alerts for potential hazards and emergencies, are more available and efficient now. However, high tech simply can't replace high touch when someone needs hands-on care, help with meals and medications, or both mental and physical stimulation. That's where home care comes in.
Home Instead is working toward solutions that will help ease the pressure on family caregivers and give seniors additional options for the care they need. These include tailored care plans that address the specific needs of clients, flexible scheduling that includes shorter respite shifts mixed with extended hours for more critical care and coordinated care management that facilitates communication among health care providers, family members, skilled caregivers and geriatric professionals.
Roughly two-thirds of all Americans will eventually be in need of care and the vast majority will want to receive it... at home. Advances in home automation, telehealth and definitely home care will make that possible for all. Happy New Year!
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