How Remote Patient Monitoring Can Bolster Aging In Place

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How Remote Patient Monitoring Can Bolster Aging
In Place

• As people age, they may experience more health
  care needs. There are typically three options for
  managing these care needs Hospitalization,
  hiring a caregiver, or moving to a skilled
  nursing facility for their home care monitoring.
  Each of these has its advantages with the last
  option being most expensive and least desirable
  for many older adults. Remote patient monitoring
  can help to avoid the need for expensive
  long-term care by enabling clinicians to monitor
  patients in their homes. This can be especially
  helpful for people with chronic conditions that
  are managed through monthly check-ups, such as
  diabetes management or COPD management.

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• Remote patient monitoring is typically done
  through telemedicine services, readings from
  connected devices, or sending prescriptions via
  video chat within an app. Clinicians (with
  written permission from patients) can help to
  manage care needs for older adults in their own
  homes. Typically, the choice to use this
  technology will be made by the patient and/or
  family. If you are age 62 or older and interested
  in learning more, contact your regional social
  service agency or a family member such as a
  physician or caregiver.
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• People with disabilities can benefit from home
  care monitoring because it allows them to stay at
  home and live independently. People with physical
  disabilities may need daily assistance with
  mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  Examples of ADLs include bathing, dressing, and
  eating. People with disabilities may also need
  extra help with medical problems. For example,
  someone with diabetes or heart disease may need
  to check their blood sugar levels more frequently
  than when they were younger.

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• For people with chronic illnesses (such as COPD,
  heart disease, or diabetes), regular check-ups
  are required in order to manage them effectively.
  However, for many middle-aged and older adults
  that live in rural areas, these health care
  services are less accessible. The use of
  telemonitoring equipment in these areas can help
  patients better manage treatment and avoid
  premature death (and subsequent costly long-term
  care). With the help of telemonitoring equipment,
  providers can offer regular checkups without the
  patient having to travel to see them in person.
  Because many rural communities have limited
  access to medical equipment and services,
  telemonitoring can also help improve the quality
  of life for people living in rural areas.

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How Remote Patient Monitoring Helps?

• Remote patient or home care monitoring has helped
  to reduce complications and improve the quality
  of life for patients with chronic illnesses. One
  study showed that, after using telemedicine
  devices, 6 out of 7 COPD patients had reduced
  hospital visits. Another study showed that
  telemonitoring devices reduced the number of
  hospital admissions by 92 for heart failure
  patients. Telemonitoring is also used for many
  other conditions, including diabetes, heart
  disease, and OCD.
• Using telemonitoring equipment to monitor blood
  pressure readings at home can lead to better
  control in people with high blood pressure. Using
  telemonitoring equipment for blood sugar levels
  in people with diabetes can help ensure more
  consistent readings during meals or times of low
  insulin activity. There are many advantages to
  using telemedicine services. The most obvious
  benefit is the reduction of costs, which can be
  especially helpful for people with lower incomes.

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Home Health Agencies Remote Patient Monitoring

• Home care monitoring services are offered by many
  home health agencies, hospice agencies, and
  social service agencies. Some of these
  organizations provide safety check-ups, illness
  management services, and chronic condition
  management. These can include medications,
  counseling, case management, and tutoring.
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• These organizations offer remote patient
  monitoring services because they want to help
  patients and families reduce costs and improve
  quality of life. Additionally, these
  organizations often use remote patient monitoring
  as a way to improve the quality of life for their
  customers because it improves health care
  outcomes by reducing hospital admissions and
  emergency room visits. While home health agencies
  can provide basic services to people outside of
  their scope, they are not allowed to practice
  medicine, which is the domain of doctor's offices
  and private practices.