Telehealth

Good morning, everyone! I hope you all had a good Cinco de Mayo. Today, we'll be talking about telehealth, another service we're beginning to offer here at Reliance.

Most of my information comes from this website: www.hrsa.gov

So, what is telehealth? Basically, it's a way of using new information and telecommunication technologies to aid in long-distance health care. We can contact patients using video streaming, the internet, wireless communications, and video to ensure all your needs are met without disrupting your routine or otherwise interrupting your time.

If you've ever seen the Lifeline commercials (think "I've fallen and I can't get up!"), then you have already seen an example of this. With the press of a button, you can inform those on the other end of your communications device that you need assistance, cutting down on some of the worry you may be facing and the possibility of having to pay huge hospital bills for something we could have resolved for you. Also, we can send you messages, such as reminders to take your medication, or just a simple check-in message to make sure you are doing all right. These are just a few examples of "remote coaching," another perk of telehealth.

Equipped with your Personal Emergency Response System (or PERS), you will both feel and be safer in our hands.

PERS is also just one aspect of the Aging in Place program, which I will explain in a future blog.

Thanks for reading, everyone, and have a happy Mother's Day this weekend!