"Telehealth Technology: Tools for Effective Senior Home Care"

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I. Introduction

In the realm of senior home care, telehealth technology acts as a guiding light, illuminating a path toward enhanced well-being and support for your loved ones.

With a myriad of innovative tools at your disposal, you can navigate the complexities of caregiving with ease and efficiency.

From real-time health monitoring to fostering seamless communication channels, these technologies hold the key to unlocking a new era of senior care.

Embrace the possibilities that telehealth technology presents and discover how it can revolutionize the way you provide care for seniors in a holistic and impactful manner.

ABOUT TELE-HEALTH SERVICES Located in Jackson WI

Business Name:
Wisconsin TeleHealth Services

Address:
W218 N17483 Delaney Court Jackson, WI 53037

Phone:
1-877-586-7233 (1-877-LVN-SAFE)

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What is WI Tele-Health Services:

Wisconsin TeleHealth Services, or telemedicine, is a way for older adults to receive medical care remotely using a digital device like a smartphone or computer. Telehealth can be a convenient and cost-effective way for older adults to receive care.

It can also help those with mobility or transportation limitations who may have difficulty getting to a doctor's office.

Telehealth can be used for a variety of care, including:

Lab test or x-ray results
Mental health treatment
Recurring conditions like migraines or urinary tract infections
Skin conditions
Prescription management
Urgent care issues like colds, coughs, and stomach aches

During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has been used in both home and long-term care settings. In long-term care settings, telehealth has been used to provide collaborative support for getting advice from multiple specialists.

Telehealth can also help reduce caregiver burnout. Caregivers don't have to drive patients to and from in-person appointments, which frees them up to attend to other responsibilities.

To use telehealth, seniors can:

Provide access to a device.
Make a virtual appointment in the doctor's online patient portal or app.
Practice online safety
Prepare for a medical exam.
Pick up medications.
Provide assistive technology.

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Connected Care makes a difference through the following avenues:

· Wellness Monitoring

· Fall Detection

· Chronic Disease Management

· Virtual Caregiving

Wellness Monitoring: Non-invasive sensors detect what is normal for an individual, creating a baseline. Activity and daily living patterns are monitored in real time with wellness updates and daily review. If there is a change from that baseline, an alert is sent to remote care coordinators to follow up and address a potential risk as well as family members making them aware of a situation at home.

Fall Detection: Via non-intrusive sensors placed throughout the home, falls are detected without the need for cameras or wearable devices. If a fall is suspected, a sensor is triggered, and prompt follow up is provided. Proactive weekly calls are used to review activity if the number of falls increases and ways to identify and reduce risks are employed.

Chronic Disease Management: Bluetooth telehealth devices like blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter and a weight scale can help manage chronic conditions at home. By capturing health data, individuals can rest assured that conditions are improving and not getting worse. We monitor vitals and provide education as well as alerts and follow up when needed. Medication reminders are a valuable element, helping to ensure that dosages aren’t missed.

Virtual Caregiving: Remote Care Coordinators (RCC) are assigned to clients, so they have someone to manage their care and data, monitor medical conditions and help improve outcomes. These valuable daily and weekend check-ins are designed to make sure food, medication and other household needs are met and can help combat loneliness.

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