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Our Mission
To improve
the quality of life of the elderly, disabled, caregivers,
and advocates through the use of technology and the dissemination
of accurate information.
Who we are
We are a group of people who have a common interest: technology
and the ability to use that technology to improve the quality
of life for those who need care and for those families/friends
who care for them.
Why we are
The problem of being a caregiver in our society is tremendous.
Middle-aged people normally are working and raising families
when caregiver issues arise. Others are spouses who must assume
the duties of the other spouse, provide care, or act as an
advocate. Most of these people have no experience and will
be overwhelmed by the medical system, insurance system, and
the endless calls that lead to nowhere. We want to help by
providing information and technology.
Patients and their
families who are faced with the possibility of long-term care
have legitimate concerns regarding neglect and abuse. Families
want to allow their parents (loved ones) to stay in their
homes and live independently for as long as possible, but
they can't allow their loved ones to be in a situation that
jeopardizes their health and safety. If remote video monitoring
can be placed in the home of a person who is declining but
still able to function, we can extend their independence and
improve the quality of life for them and their families. If
home care is no longer possible and long term nursing care
must be considered, the patient and the family will be faced
with other issues including neglect and abuse.
The best method
of insuring quality care in long-term care facilities is to
have a family member or friend visit daily at different times
of the day or night. A watchful eye is the best protection
against neglect or abuse. But, what if the family/friends
work or live out of town? What if the family member is also
dealing with health issues and can't travel to the nursing
home? Many family members are working all day and raising
families and may not be able to "drop in" unannounced.
You may be able to find a volunteer organization that will
visit your loved one for you. The best solution is a combination
of visits and video monitoring. Through this combination,
you can work with the staff to insure the best possible care
for your loved one while being able to sustain your life and
peace of mind.
In addition, navigating
the health care system and the endless list of publicly funded
organizations can be time consuming, exhausting, and very
frustrating. It is very difficult to get to the right person
who can give you an answer. Most times, you will be told,
"I don't know but I can give you another number to try."
You spend hours upon hours making calls without much success.
We will provide links for you to use or we will help you navigate
the system and get the information you need.
Some of our information
services are free while others are fee-based. Our remote
video monitoring systems may be purchased or leased. Please
contact us for further information.
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