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Seniorlink’s VOICE for Dementia Care pilot empowers family caregivers and demonstrates improvements in outcomes, including reduced hospitalizations and ER visits

October 18, 2018

Boston, MA (October 18, 2018) — Seniorlink, Inc., a leading tech-enabled health services company, shared results of its novel VOICE (Vital Outcomes Inspired by Caregiver Engagement) for Dementia Care pilot that demonstrated how increasing the activation and confidence of family caregivers can lead to better outcomes for persons diagnosed with dementia, and reduce healthcare…
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EMPIRICAL PROOF THAT HEALTHCARE COLLABORATION PLATFORMS ENGAGE USERS

October 15, 2018

A 2016 market report from Gartner Research claims: “Clinical communication and collaboration platforms can improve care quality, care team effectiveness and the patient experience.” but there has been no data proving that users would engage in such platforms, until now.
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What are Elderly Bedsores?

October 3, 2018

Elderly patients who have mobility challenges, and particularly those who are bedridden, may experience bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers. Here we’ll take a look at what they are, their causes, and how to treat them. Definition of Elderly Bedsores Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are sores resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.…
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Memories in a song

September 19, 2018

“I’m never gonna know what you go through All the things I say or do All the hurt and all the pain One thing selfishly remains
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What is a Primary Caregiver?

September 18, 2018

In This Article: Definition of Primary CaregiverResponsibilities of a Primary CaregiverCommon Challenges Facing Primary CaregiversBenefits of Primary Caregivers At some point, most people find themselves taking care of someone else, whether that be a child, elderly parent, or an ill partner. Whether it happens suddenly and unexpectedly or gradually, these people have become…
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What is Caregiver Role Strain?

September 18, 2018

While it’s common to want to help take care of a loved one, doing so can affect your well-being. In this post, we’ll take a look at caregiver role strain, a common condition experienced by caregivers, as well as ways to treat and prevent it. Definition of Caregiver Role Strain Caregiver role strain…
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The 50 Best Cell Phones for Seniors

September 7, 2018

If you think cell phones are exclusively (or even predominantly) used by young people, you’d be wrong. Everyone can benefit from having a cell phone – in fact, there are many cell phones and smartphones designed specifically for seniors. These phones put an emphasis on functions that would benefit the older generation, like…
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Managing Dementia Sleep Problems

September 5, 2018

It’s quite common for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to experience sleep problems. They often can’t fall asleep and are restless throughout the night. What makes it even worse is that inadequate sleep can actually worsen dementia – it can be an endless cycle. Caregivers cite night wandering and confusion…
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