e-Connected Family Caregiver: Bringing Caregiving into the 21st Century

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Article Publication Date: 
1/1/2011
Summary: 
In November 2010, UnitedHealthcare and the National Alliance for Caregiving conducted a study in order to better understand how family caregivers use home technologies in order to assist them in caring for their loved ones while allowing them to remain independent. Explore the study's key findings in order to learn more about 12 particular technologies that have been found to be helpful, perceived barriers to using technology, and influencing factors on family's use of technology.
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Sources: 
United Health Care & National Alliance for Caregiving
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N/A
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Home Technologies; Internet; Personal Health Record Tracking; Caregiving Coordination System; Medication Support System; Perceived Barriers to Using Technology

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