Understanding the Role of Family Caregivers Family caregivers deal with numerous challenges every day that leave them overwhelmed, anxious and/or intimidated by their duties: Given the responsibilities of caring for a loved one, some family caregivers are forced to reduce … Read More
Monthly Archives: November 2020
The Opportunity for Telehealth in Palliative and Hospice Care
Importance of Palliative and Hospice Care Hospice and palliative care programs across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about the National Hospice and Palliative Care Month this month. “It’s About How You Live” is the theme for November … Read More
Supporting COPD Patients with Telehealth and Virtual Care
Understanding COPD Patients More than 16.4 million people have been diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have the disease without even knowing it, according to the American Lung Association. COPD causes serious long-term disability and early death. COPD is … Read More
How Telehealth Supports Diabetes Management
Understanding the Diabetic Population According to the American Diabetes Association, 34.2 million Americans (10.5% of the population) had diabetes in 2018. The ADA reports that 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. The percentage of Americans age 65 … Read More
