How do People Use Technology to Handle Care and Health Needs?

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Ever wondered how caregiver technology works? 

What if someone said that a Caregiver Software Portal exists? 

What if you also learned that this type of technology is currently in use by many businesses already, to not only offer technology for caregivers but even provide pathways to potential caregiver jobs for those interested? 

To believe or not to believe?

To believe --- it’s solid truth, and nothing less. And thanks to the modern digital innovations of this new era, more can be accomplished than before --- and in less time. How caregivers might take advantage of such innovations is also becoming more apparent. one may coordinate care, schedule or reschedule visits, track patient heart monitors and physical activity, and so much more. The sky's the limit to what one caregiver, or caregiving agency, may achieve.

Certain Android and Apple apps, for instance (be they through tablets, e - readers, phones or other digital devices) can greatly enhance the quality of life, not to mention quality of work, of several caregivers. Tyze and MyHealth are just two examples of the most successful apps, to date, in a pool of countless others on the rise. In addition, websites are available by phone and tablet now, ensuring that people can access instant, real - time information in just a few seconds, even if they are not anywhere near a physical desktop computer. Many such apps and programs are free, and as simple to use as Google Calendar, for instance, where one can schedule appointments for employee group huddles, progress meetings, and more.

One may even color-code certain users, and change the colors of others, removing or adding templates as needed. And with Google Calendar, one can easily access the information and get reminders by phone, computer, tablet, smartwatch, laptop, and more --- all at the very same time and send reminders to a group of users who will all see the details at once. It is truly an ocean of unexplored possibilities waiting to be further tapped.

There are even medication management websites and apps that allow health industry personnel to keep track of the multiple medications prescribed, as well as OTC medications recommended, within the last day/week/year/month/decade. MedMinder and Pillbox serve as two highly competent and proven systems for such a need, having worked and been fully sponsored through organizations like the National Library of Medicine. Apps with certain in - built tools, like the Mayo Health Manager, Health Vault, or even WebMD, are likewise of significant value as they can record live doctor’s visits and track test results, in addition to being able to re-play certain web meeting or webinars, for training or repetition purposes. 

Moreover, some such apps and online software tools work with cameras and sensors, which are either already built into the main platform and its protocols or must be purchased separately. These, in turn, can track anxiety or depression symptoms, feelings of headache or other illnesses present, and even current blood sugar levels & breathing/circadian rhythms. Additionally, ‘brain games’ and health exercise apps exist as well, to keep people mentally balanced. Their task is not for the faint of heart. On that note, today’s caregiver ought to feel more than equipped with all the tools our modern age offers. 


Mark Britton

Founder, TellaBoomer TeleCare Services - Closing The Digital Divide One Aging Loved-One At a Time.

4y

I like to call it “CareTeching” (caretaking)

Cristina Sarria

App Creator - Together Community Care - Here to help Caregivers of all kinds!

4y

Hopefully as more technology keeps coming out we are all helping caregivers at any given moment!

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