In the U.S., 37.3 million people have diabetes. Another 26.4 million older adults have prediabetes, which is a precursor to the disease. Without proper management, diabetes can impact the heart and circulation. Infections can be harder to fight off.
Your dad has learned he is diabetic, but given the statistics, it’s not surprising. But, he has to take care of himself to prevent complications that drastically impact his health. Remote patient monitoring is one way to make sure he is doing what his doctor recommended.
Home Medical Devices
Your dad will get easy-to-use home medical devices that are used to track his health. He might have a digital blood pressure monitor to check his blood pressure. When he checks his blood sugar levels, it can be recorded and sent to his remote care coordinator who makes sure his doctor has that information.
Telehealth Visits
When your dad enrolls in a remote patient monitoring service, he receives a tablet, if necessary. He uses this tablet to have virtual meetings with his remote care coordinator. If your dad is having a hard time, his doctor gets a call to discuss what to do.
During these visits, your dad’s needs are also addressed. If the remote care coordinator sees your dad has an upcoming appointment, your dad will be asked to ensure he has a ride. If he’s having a hard time cooking appropriate meals, the coordinator knows and will make sure your dad has the right home care team supporting him.
Your dad may forget to take any daily medications. During a telehealth visit, the coordinator reminds him and watches that he takes them.
Socialization
Another benefit to remote patient monitoring is that your dad has someone to talk to. Loneliness and isolation impact mental and physical health. He may live alone, but that doesn’t have to mean he is on his own every day.
He’ll have a coordinator to talk to. When he seems down and needs someone to visit, you’ll know. If your dad is lonely and isolated, his remote care coordinator can request a volunteer or family member to stop by. It drives away loneliness.
You Get Peace of Mind, Too
In addition to all the help your dad gets, you get peace of mind that he takes care of himself. As long as you’re on a list of approved contacts (HIPAA permissions), you’ll learn how he’s doing and know if you need to visit him.
If your dad has diabetes, ask his doctor about remote patient monitoring. You and your dad may feel more comfortable knowing that someone checks in regularly to ensure he takes care of himself. Call a specialist to discuss services, schedules, and prices.
Amelia Home Care provides traditional in-home care services, along with virtual caregiving and remote patient monitoring. Our service area includes Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Yonkers, and Westchester County. Call today at (929) 333-3955.
We proudly provide non-medical home care services to individuals with disabilities, injuries, difficulties with mobility, or illnesses. Our team is composed of highly trained and competent staff members who are dedicated and experts in delivering home care services in the comfort of our client’s home.
Through our personalized care plan, we can give you the needed care services that are all intended to cater to your unique personal and health needs. With us, we ensure around-the-clock services and supervision to help you achieve optimum health and wellness.
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