How Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Helps In Improving Geriatric Care

Older population needs consistent monitoring and comprehensive care to age gracefully. With the advancement in healthcare technology, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has become the most valuable platform providing continuous care to seniors, allowing them to get monitored and receive the much needed medical care from qualified healthcare professionals, right from the comfort of their homes.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of RPM in geriatric care and how HealthArc can help healthcare providers in delivering the best possible care to seniors.

Role Of RPM in Geriatric Care

As seniors age, they often face a myriad of health issues related to aging, including chronic conditions, mobility restrictions, and functional decline. Traditional healthcare models may not provide the level of care and 24/7 monitoring needed to deal with these complex healthcare needs. This is where RPM comes in.

Comprehensive health monitoring for the elderly via an RPM platform is essential for ensuring their overall well-being and quality of life. It allows for continuous monitoring and management of ill-health conditions, thereby ensuring timely interventions and care coordination.

Benefits Of Remote Patient Monitoring In Geriatric Care

One of the key benefits of remote patient monitoring in geriatric care is its ability to support stress- free aging. Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age, as it provides a sense of independence and familiarity. However, this can sometimes be challenging if they require frequent medical attention or monitoring.

RPM allows seniors to receive the care they need without having to leave their homes, reducing the need for hospital visits or long-term care facilities. This is particularly beneficial for seniors with mobility restrictions or those with multiple chronic conditions.

Not only this, RPM can help to improve medication adherence by providing reminders and alerts. It can also track vital signs like blood pressure, weight, heart rate, blood glucose levels and other health metrics, allowing healthcare providers to monitor trends and make timely interventions as needed.

Another significant benefit includes, facilitating the communication between seniors and healthcare providers, enabling more timely and effective care management.

Use Of RPM in Geriatric Care

RPM in geriatric care can help reduce the course of chronic diseases and assure ongoing recovery after being discharged from an acute care facility. As a result, using RPM can help seniors in enhancing their quality of life by:

• Reducing the need for emergency hospital visits in seniors
• Enabling geriatric people to live freely in their chosen location
• Reducing the need for elderly patients to migrate into expensive care facilities
• Fulfilling the role of care providers in assisted living facilities
• Enhancing the quality of care for seniors

Since RPM is an at-home care delivery model, it offers a safe and convenient alternative for seniors to receive the care they need while reducing the risk of infection. It not only supports the health and well-being of older adults but also helps to protect them from potential health risks they may encounter; by ensuring they receive the much needed care at home only.

Boost Geriatric Care Delivery Outcomes With HealthArc 

HealthArc is a leading provider of remote patient monitoring solutions that can help seniors and their caregivers to better manage their health. Our RPM platform allows for real-time monitoring and management of health conditions in seniors, with features such as remote vital health monitoring via devices connected to the software platform, medication reminders, and HIPAA compliant secure communication between patients and healthcare providers.

With HealthArc, seniors can have peace of mind knowing that they are being monitored and supported in their health journey, while caregivers can have the assurance that their loved ones are receiving the care they need.

Request a free demo or feel free to talk to our team at +201 885 5571 to know how our software can help with boosting geriatric care outcomes.