Episode Synopsis "Talking Care Episode 11: The "Virtual" Caregiver"

Caregiving, health, and technology are the focus of Episode 12 of Talking Care. Joining Murray Segal for this episode is Mary Lou Ackerman, Vice President of Business Capabilities at Saint Elizabeth Health Care, who specializes in improving home health care delivery through technology. Mary Lou discusses some of the challenges of "long distance" caregiving, and provides an overview of some of the monitoring devices available which can provide peace of mind for caregivers who are worried about the safety of their loved ones. Some examples include auto alerts for falls, medication reminders, and sensors to alert caregivers that their loved one has been able to get out of bed.

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More episodes of the podcast Talking Care: A Caregiving Journey

• Talking Care Episode 12: Facing Grief
• Talking Care Episode 11: The "Virtual" Caregiver
• Talking Care Episode 10: Living with a Chronic Disease
• Talking Care Episode 9: Role Reversal – Becoming a Parent to Your Parent
• Talking Care Episode 8: Government Programs for Family Caregivers
• Talking Care Episode 7: Young Cargivers
• Talking Care Episode 6: Caregiving Conversations
• Talking Care Episode 5: Coping Strategies for Caregivers
• Talking Care Episode #4: Accessing Support Services in the Community
• Talking Care Episode #3: Introduction to Home and Community Care
• Talking Care Episode #2: Getting Started as a Family Caregiver
• Talking Care Episode #1: An Introduction to Caregiving