Uber Health’s Post

When you focus on user problems instead of solutions, you often end up with something truly remarkable. A tip of the hat to Uber for introducing an innovative feature that supports caregivers. Becoming a caregiver can be a sometimes unexpected — and costly — challenge. But a new tool from Uber, called Uber Caregiver, is designed to make getting your loved ones' rides and medication a little easier. Launching this summer, the new feature will let caregivers help coordinate recipients' care with rides, medications and more. Focus on Problems first, not the Solution... #uber #caregiver #Userexperience #ProblemSolution #users https://lnkd.in/gz8sS6k6

Estate Planning Essentials for Caregivers: Securing Your Loved One’s Future

Uber Health recently announced Uber Caregiver in the US, a new solution designed specifically for caregivers and their loved ones. As someone with experience in seniors’ care and with elderly parents, I believe this is a significant step forward in improving care coordination and support for our loved ones/ care recipients. Here are a few standout features of this tool: 💡 Caregiver Integration: Care-receivers can add a caregiver to their Uber profile, empowering them to request and monitor rides and deliveries (medicines, groceries, etc.). 💡Health Benefits/ Insurance Set-up: The caregivers can apply care recipients' health benefits/ insurance card for eligible payments. 💡Tracking progress together: The care giver and the care recipient both can track real time progress of rides/ deliveries. 💡Three way chat feature: This chat feature allows the care-giver, rider and driver to stay in communication. Hoping the feature is rolled out soon in other countries too. :) #healthcareinnovation #healthcaretrends #seniorscare #caregivers #caregiverburnout #uber #uberhealth #ubercaregiver #latestinhealthcare #healthcarestrategy #healthcare https://lnkd.in/d2QWQCXZ

Long-term care costs are rising nationwide, including in #RhodeIsland. When you need care the impact on your family and finances will be tremendous. Are you prepared? Use the resources available on LTC NEWS for research on aging, caregiving, health, retirement and long-term care. https://lnkd.in/eD6p5Zm

Finally a solution to the overwhelm. 🌟 Balancing the responsibilities of caring for aging parents while managing a career and family can feel like juggling while walking a tight rope. Yikes. As busy professionals our selves, we understand the challenges firsthand. 👨👩👧👦 Whether it's coordinating healthcare appointments, navigating insurance, or simply being there for emotional support, the journey can be overwhelming. It's not just about managing time but also about finding peace of mind. We built Aspire Home Health and Hospice to be a patient-centric company. Focusing on the patient and families experience. We are back to back Best of Salt Lake Winners and have received over 840 5-Star Google reviews over the last 14 years as a woman owned and Utah local operated company. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🤝 So, if you are caring for an aging loved one feel free to reach out and see how we can lighten the load and bring personalized in home care home for your most important people. We have care coordinators available by phone and manning our social media messages to make it easy to get your questions answered and we can typically get services started as soon as the same day. It's covered by insurance. No co-pay and no out of pocket expense. 👏 You're just one call away. 801.292.0296 #Caregiving #WorkLifeBalance #SupportNetworks #HealthcareCoordination #ProfessionalJourney #FamilyFirst

Before Smartcare, Ashford Home Care struggled to manage client care with a series of spreadsheets. With efficiencies gained using Smartcare, the agency grew to over 80 active clients in four years. With 60 active caregivers, Ashford Home Care has an average annual turnover rate of only 30% – far below the industry average of 77%. Learn how they did it: https://lnkd.in/gvvTNtu7

Robots and AI are no longer science fiction. Technology is the future of caregiving, which enhances efficiency and effectiveness of long-term care services. Caregivers can focus on personal interactions leveraging technology for routine tasks and monitoring and also reducing costs. Many Long-Term Care Insurance policies may may for some technology if part of a plan of care. Learn more about aging, caregiving, health, lifestyle, long-term care and retirement planning by using the resources available on LTC NEWS. https://lnkd.in/gTPcn2DZ

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Did you notice concerning changes during a recent visit to your loved one? Holiday visits can shed light on their well-being, especially if you are caregiving from a distance. Here are 3 signs to watch for: 1. Frequent falls or compromised balance 2. An increase in bathroom accidents 3. Sleepwalking or wandering during the night If you've noticed changes that concern you, it might be time to start a conversation about adding additional care. Learn more about getting your loved one started with 24/7 care: https://lnkd.in/gjbq2q23 #caregivingtips #fallprevention #aginginplace #seniorcaretips #seniorcare

When we make negative assumptions about others, in thought or action, it robs us and “others” of our collective humanity. Welcome to quick myth vs. fact post #09 re: things we can choose to get right about aging. Myth: Older adults are terrible drivers   FACT: The absolute number of crashes involving older drivers is low. Older drivers are more likely to use seat belts and follow speed limits and are less likely to drive while texting, intoxicated, or at night (from Dr. B. Levy, Breaking the Age Code, 2022). According to Stateline, legislatures have become increasingly reluctant to restrict driver’s licenses for seniors or impose extra requirements, such as vision or road tests based solely on advancing age. That’s partly because older people are generally considered safe drivers, more programs exist to improve driving skills, and recent studies have shown that many of the restrictions aren’t as effective as once thought in preventing traffic fatalities. It’s also because advocates for seniors and motorists, such as AARP and AAA, argue that age shouldn’t be used as the sole measure of an older person’s fitness to handle a car (https://lnkd.in/gyz6VgA9). Broadly, as stated by R. Marottoli and J. Coughlin in a 2011 abstract (see comments), safety and mobility are values that must both be reflected and optimized in society and policy. Some considerations for the here and now: If it is decided independent driving is no longer an option, PLEASE let us engage with the person newly no longer driving to collaboratively (and sometimes creatively) come up with ways to still make “What Matters Most” within reach. For example, if I am used to doing these things on my own, what’s the new plan? •Grocery shop where I select my own things (and see other people) •Go to the gym or class at health and wellness center (and see other people) •Shop for supplies that fuel my purpose (and see other people) •Go fishing or to an art fair, gun show, museum, classic car show, parade, air show, protest, or a new café (and see other people) •Get my hair done or go to the bank (and see other people) •Visit someone in the hospital (and see other people) •Attend special celebrations and/or milestone events (and see other people) •Go to visit friends, relatives on a regular day Comparatively speaking, it seems medical and faith related outings are top of mind (can still be VERY tricky to find resources/coordinate), but what about all the other things? Safety I contend also includes being able to live. #ageinformed #lifecourse #safedriving #purposefulliving #behavioralhealth