Seniors who are aging in place can face unique challenges and risks when it comes to getting medical care. Over the last few years more and more doctors and clinicians have embraced remote patient monitoring for all their patients, especially for seniors, because of the benefits that remote patient monitoring offers. Doctor visits at home combined with real time remote patient monitoring and telehealth can offer seniors the chance to have comprehensive medical care for chronic conditions without the hassles of having to attend regular in-person medical appointments. A few of the benefits of remote patient monitoring for seniors include things like:
Around The Clock Access To Medical Advice And Care
Seniors who have chronic health conditions don’t only need help during a medical appointment or during business hours. With remote patient monitoring and telehealth visits available around the clock seniors who have chronic conditions like diabetes, Parkinson’s, or other illnesses can get help when they need it or ask questions when they are having a problem. They don’t have to wait until business hours to call for an appointment and then talk to a doctor after the issue has passed.
More Accurate Test Results
When seniors are stressed out it can cause their blood pressure and heart rate to go up. That stress can cause inaccurate readings for some medical tests. Seniors are often very stressed out when they go to the doctor’s office because of the challenges and stresses associated with getting to the doctor’s office, waiting for the appointment to begin, and being in an unfamiliar setting. Doctors may not be able to get accurate results when seniors have a racing heartbeat, high blood pressure, or rapid breathing caused by the stress of the medical appointment. Blood pressure readings and other tests taken at home where the senior is more comfortable and relaxed will give the doctor a better overall picture of that senior’s health.
Comprehensive Look At Health
For seniors with chronic illnesses the environment they are in and the lifestyle they live both play a role in their illness. Remote patient monitoring allows the doctor to see that senior’s home and lifestyle for themselves and to take those factors into account when developing a comprehensive view of that senior’s health. It can also help them develop a better treatment plan that will take into account the senior’s unique situation.
No Transportation Hassles
One of the best things about remote patient monitoring for seniors is that seniors will never have deal with the hassles of transportation to and from an appointment with a doctor for a chronic illness. It’s very difficult and stressful for seniors that no longer drive to arrange for transportation to a medical appointment. To have to go through that hassle for a short appointment to address the treatment of a chronic illness is something that many seniors really don’t like. With remote patient monitoring seniors get the care and information they need to manage a chronic illness at home.
Seniors who are aging in place can face unique challenges and risks when it comes to getting medical care. Over the last few years more and more doctors and clinicians have embraced remote patient monitoring for all their patients, especially for seniors, because of the benefits that remote patient monitoring offers. Doctor visits at home combined with real time remote patient monitoring and telehealth can offer seniors the chance to have comprehensive medical care for chronic conditions without the hassles of having to attend regular in-person medical appointments. A few of the benefits of remote patient monitoring for seniors include things like:
Around The Clock Access To Medical Advice And Care
Seniors who have chronic health conditions don’t only need help during a medical appointment or during business hours. With remote patient monitoring and telehealth visits available around the clock seniors who have chronic conditions like diabetes, Parkinson’s, or other illnesses can get help when they need it or ask questions when they are having a problem. They don’t have to wait until business hours to call for an appointment and then talk to a doctor after the issue has passed.
More Accurate Test Results
When seniors are stressed out it can cause their blood pressure and heart rate to go up. That stress can cause inaccurate readings for some medical tests. Seniors are often very stressed out when they go to the doctor’s office because of the challenges and stresses associated with getting to the doctor’s office, waiting for the appointment to begin, and being in an unfamiliar setting. Doctors may not be able to get accurate results when seniors have a racing heartbeat, high blood pressure, or rapid breathing caused by the stress of the medical appointment. Blood pressure readings and other tests taken at home where the senior is more comfortable and relaxed will give the doctor a better overall picture of that senior’s health.
Comprehensive Look At Health
For seniors with chronic illnesses the environment they are in and the lifestyle they live both play a role in their illness. Remote patient monitoring allows the doctor to see that senior’s home and lifestyle for themselves and to take those factors into account when developing a comprehensive view of that senior’s health. It can also help them develop a better treatment plan that will take into account the senior’s unique situation.
No Transportation Hassles
One of the best things about remote patient monitoring for seniors is that seniors will never have deal with the hassles of transportation to and from an appointment with a doctor for a chronic illness. It’s very difficult and stressful for seniors that no longer drive to arrange for transportation to a medical appointment. To have to go through that hassle for a short appointment to address the treatment of a chronic illness is something that many seniors really don’t like. With remote patient monitoring seniors get the care and information they need to manage a chronic illness at home.
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 Avon, 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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