Caregiving, Cognitive Impairment, and Prescription Adherence

by Zach Nigrelli on June 13, 2013

For many elderly adults who cannot remain fully independent yet cannot or refuse to move to an assisted living facility, relying on aid from informal caregivers in certain aspects of their life, in particular prescription medication adherence, remains a daily reality.

Dementia and Medication Adherence

by jhboudinet on June 11, 2013

Medication management for those with Dementia For those with loved ones suffering from dementia and living independently, concern over the ability of these patients to properly adhere to a complex prescription regimen constitutes a valid issue for caretaker and patient alike. As recently denoted by scholars, “there has been relatively little research on the impact…

Medication Management And Personal Health Applications

by jhboudinet on June 10, 2013

Managing Medications for a Health Lifestyle   For most older Americans, managing medications is as much a part of daily life as waking up in the morning and eating breakfast. According to scholars: “Managing medications is an important daily task for older adults. In fact, 90% of adults aged 65 years and older take at…

Older Adults, Health, and Technology

by Zach Nigrelli on June 6, 2013

For many older adults, incorporating a medical technology into their lives, either as part of a treatment program or to enhance adherence to a medication regimen, can seem like a daunting task.

Sip-and-Puff and Enabling Devices Connected to a Medical Alarm

by Zach Nigrelli on June 6, 2013

A modern medical technology that is currently serving a large percentage of Americans who are physically disabled, the Sip-And-Puff, offers one of the most economical and usable options to improve independence for these individuals.

Fall Detection – Aid for the Elderly

by jhboudinet on June 5, 2013

Fall Detection Medical Alert System Helps Elderly Remain Independent  For independent-living elderly, the potential of falling remains a legitimate fear that they often must grapple with in their daily lives.  Fortunately, recent advances in medical technology have devised new methods for detecting falls and ensuring that medical support can be ready instantaneously should someone fall…

Emergency Senior Care and the Great Con To Watch Out For

by Zach Nigrelli on June 3, 2013

“Emergency Senior Care” was calling our customers—and seniors in general—as part of a scam to obtain credit card information from the 65-plus demographic.

Why Choose a Cellular Medical Alert Systems

by jhboudinet on May 31, 2013

Cellular Medical Alert Systems allow users of ASA’s medical alert systems to call for help via a wireless emergency call button.

Autonomy, Medication Management, and Adherence

by Zach Nigrelli on May 29, 2013

Non-adherence to a medication regimen has a demonstrably negative impact on the health of patients here in the United States.

New Technology Provides Years Of Independence

by seylerj on May 25, 2013

Pittsburgh-based Automated Security Alert has announced that their services can keep seniors and the physically-challenged independent in their homes longer than ever before, thanks to recent advances in cutting edge medical technology. Although the company does offer medical alarms, they are expanding the reach of the safety net they can provide by using monitored medication dispensers, fall…