We’ve all seen wearable technology. Whether it’s a smart watch, one of the various step tracking devices, or just a cell phone that allows you to track weight, steps, and other things related to health, this kind of tech is growing rapidly in popularity. And it’s not just young, healthy individuals that are using these things. Many older adults, including those with severe health problems, are using these devices to try and help them improve their health. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease are also using these things with the hope that they can live a better life as a result.
Wearable tech and telehealth can be a great combination when it comes to tracking health and alerting doctors to an emergency situation, and those with Parkinson’s and other serious illnesses can capitalize on this. Wearable tech can even make telehealth appointments a lot more fruitful for those in this situation by giving doctors more detailed information.
Telehealth is great for some people, including those with Parkinson’s disease. It can accomplish a lot of things and can help minimize travel, being in crowds, and can be a lot faster than waiting in a physical office. But it can’t do everything. For some things, an in person examination is needed. It’s important to speak with a doctor about how telehealth can help improve the quality of life for you and other members of your family. For some, it can be a huge convenience. For others, it is a luxury that their medical conditions might not allow. Either way, there are times and places where it might be appropriate to consider.
The same holds true for wearable tech. There are lots of little things that it can do to make life better, but it can’t fully replace the intuition of a trained person. Wearable tech can help foster independence and create more safety in the home, but again, it’s not the perfect solution for everyone.
It’s probably not a surprise, but every person is different and has slightly different needs. This is true for medical care, learning styles, what makes them happy, and more. We are all unique in our own way and what’s great for one person might not be ideal for another.
The same holds true for senior care. Some methods can be great for some, and some methods won’t be helpful at all. In fact, some types of care might even be detrimental to an individual’s health. That’s why we go out of our way to make sure that we customize the care that we give to each individual.
If you have questions about care or how we personalize what we do to make life better for people in need, please feel free to reach out to us. We offer a free consultation service that strives to do just that. So give us a call, send an email, or comment on our blog. Someone will be more than happy to sit down with you and your family and ensure that you get connected with the right care to meet all of your unique needs.
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