You’re considering remote patient monitoring after your mom’s high blood pressure diagnosis. But, you have several questions. One of them is how it works? Will your mom need special equipment?
She Does Need a Phone
At a bare minimum, your mom needs a phone. This is how her remote care attendants will contact her to check-in. If she’s comfortable with technology, you could have them call her on a smartphone or through a computer instead.
No Cameras Are Used
Sensors are installed throughout the home in key areas. Those sensors monitor your mom’s movements throughout the day. They’re wireless, so there are no cords to get in her way.
These sensors inform you that she’s awake and moving around the home. If she goes outside, the sensors pay attention to assure she returns. It also helps identify falls and alerts people who are on your mom’s contact list.
Through the use of these sensors, you can monitor if your mom went to the area where her prescription bottles are stored. They can even detect leaks at a sink or toilet if you need them to.
A Personal Alert Button Is Available
If your mom needs help, she’ll have a personal alert button to press. She could have this button on a pendant or wristband, whichever is best for her needs.
Other Technology That Helps
There are other items to consider when it comes to monitoring your mom. A smart display provides a way for your mom to video chat with others. She can use that or a smart speaker to play music and news.
How about a smartwatch that can read your mom’s pulse and heart rhythm? Some can detect falls. If she falls and doesn’t get back up, some watches can alert emergency services for her. Another option that some smartwatches have is a blood pressure monitor. If your mom has high blood pressure, blood pressure monitoring is important.
Smart thermostats help family caregivers monitor if a home is too warm or cold. If your mom’s AC stops working, a smart thermostat alerts you. You’ll be able to get a technician to your mom’s house quickly to ensure she doesn’t overheat.
Contact Lists Cover Three Tiers
When you sign up your mom for remote patient monitoring, you’ll need to create a list of important contacts. This list contains three tiers of people who get text messages about your mom in different scenarios.
The first tier is your mom. She’s in the center of that Trust Circle and is surrounded by the second tier. That second tier includes family caregivers and paid caregivers. The third tier covers emergency services, your mom’s doctor, your mom’s remote patient monitoring team, and other healthcare professionals that work with your mom.
If you’re ready to learn more, call an agency with your list of questions. You’ll learn more about remote patient monitoring services and how to schedule them.
Primary Care @ Home treats patients between ages 18-100+ years of age. We specialize in Primary & Preventive Care, Chronic Conditions, Homebound Patients, Geriatrics and Intellectually Disabled patients all in the comfort of our patient’s own homes. If you or an aging loved one in Indianapolis, IN could benefit from our services please contact us today! (317) 471-0774
Dr. Horine treats adults including seniors and those with special needs. Dr. Horine Graduated from Indiana University and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, where he practiced until 2019.
He has a special interest in assisting home-bound patients to remain in their homes and out of the hospital.
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