If you, like many others, are less fond of the idea of a nursing home or retirement home than home care presents a much better and cost effective alternative. Sometimes electing to go the non-medical professional route can leave openings for other interventions such as home care products and tools.
In the absence of your family members caregiver there are a number of tools and products that can be implemented in order to insure their safety and comfort. Companies like Aging Care are making amazing products that are helping to revolutionize the way we look at home care.
While every senior and every care situation is different, here are 5 of the main elderly home care products that we every senior should have:
- BeClose
- BeClose is an innovative technology that helps seniors, families and caregivers stay in touch. Using sensors placed in the home, BeClose tracks an elderly loved one's daily routine. Caregivers are able to check on them at any time using a private, secure web page. If there are any disruptions, remote caregivers will be alerted by phone, e-mail or text message. www.beclose.com
- MedMinder
- A digital pill dispenser that looks like a regular seven-day model. One type is locked until it's time for medication; the other is unlocked. The MedMinder flashes in the designated chamber when it is time to take their medication. If that does not get their attention a prerecorded voice from, say, a grandchild, reminds Grandma to take them. https://www.medminder.com/
- GrandCare Systems
- A multipurpose system that tracks daily activity, has medical monitoring (glucose, oxygen, blood pressure, weight) and can display anything from diets, discharge plans, exercises. GrandCare's touch screen lets your loved one access the internet in a elderly friendly manner with larger icons and simple operation. https://www.grandcare.com/
- Life Alert
- A staple in elderly independent home care since the turn of the century, Life Alert is a simple single button bracelet or necklace that allows for emergency contact to medical or law enforcement professionals. Life Alert is the name in elderly emergency care and should be in the home of every loved one. http://www.lifealert.com/
- Skin detectors
- There are dozens of companies that make alternatives to drawing blood, essentially making glucose monitoring via needles obsolete. No more contusions on the surface of the skin from repeated blood draw. These devices measure levels through an adhesive sensor attached to the surface of the skin. CAST makes the most advanced sensor on the market right now, as such there is a premium price but well worth it considering you stop purchasing blood drawing kits!
These 21st century innovations allow for greater independence and comfort for your loved ones without having to sacrifice anything. The majority of the products listed above come at a direct out of pocket expense however, some may be available at discount or no cost to your through Medicare.
For a more extensive list of products and solutions contact one of our representatives at contact@goldenage.com! We are available 24/7 and happy to provide tutorials and instructions on implementation of any home care product.