By
Jennifer Bradley, Staff Writer
A wide range of technologies is being
discussed and developed, including:
- Technology-based work (telecommuting)
- Home/service settings - making system
user friendly
- Health care information and decision
making
- Life-long learning and creativity
- Enhancing communication and reducing
isolation
The effectiveness of technology in assisting
with home- and community-based care. Another
initiative of the Miami-based program is REACH,
which is evaluating the effectiveness of
family-based, in-home therapy through the
computerized telephone system, CTIS (computer
telephone integration system). The CTIS system
facilitates communication among family members
(especially distant family members) and other
caregivers, enhances communication between the
therapist and caregiver, and provides access to
formal support programs when needed.
Around the world, senior-aged loved ones are
benefitting from technology research. In
Japan, a corporation has developed a toilet
which analyzes blood sugar levels, weight, and
even features a blood pressure cuff.Whether in
the United States or across the Pacific,
long-distance caregivers face the same
challenges. Technology is only improving and as
it does, it eases the burden for these families,
while encouraging communication and good health
practices.
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