Aging with purpose and independence is the goal of most seniors. Fortunately, technology available to us today makes this goal more likely to achieve than ever before. For example, remote monitoring, medication reminders and virtual medical visits are allowing seniors to live safely and securely in their own homes. New technology allows seniors to remotely connect with family members, friends and medical providers as needed.

With an estimated one-third of the population age 65 and over living alone, services that combine technology and healthcare give seniors the freedom they desire and more time to spend their days doing things they enjoy most.

By providing personalized, as-needed medical attention, these technological advances can reduce hospitalizations and visits to the emergency room. Studies show Medicare beneficiaries with one hospitalization pay almost $5,000 on average out-of-pocket.

Keeping with my mission to support seniors’ living at home, I encourage you to explore how in-home health technology can benefit you. I’m confident you’ll find it convenient, simple and quite enjoyable. It can fundamentally change the way you live.

Be Well MD offers a technology-based service we call “Aging at Home” that surrounds seniors with a customized care community to support their independence. It utilizes simple hardware and user-friendly software that allows for a range of patient care services – from occasional to extensive.

Check out this story for more detail on how technology is being used to help seniors age with independence. Call me to learn more about our in-home program.