Tochtech Technologies and Nurse Next Door, West Vancouver, have embarked on a pilot where Nurse Next Door clients and their families are testing Tochtech’s Vericare platform. Feedback from pilot users on the non-invasive, sensor-based platform has been positive and extremely encouraging. When asked about their experience with the Vericare pilot, a family member provided the following response, “Vericare makes me feel more connected to my dad. I feel assured when I don’t have the time to be with him always.” Family members also commented on the usefulness of Vericare reports saying “ Compared to some other care apps we had previously used, Vericare is able to show us things we did not know, which will be important for my dad’s care plan. Vericare (It) provides us assurance and peace of mind.”
While in-person care will always be needed, care providers, caregivers and seniors themselves are recognizing that technology can play an important role in helping seniors remain independent and age in the comfort of their homes. Over 90% of seniors want to stay in their own home as they age. Assistive technologies like Vericare enable seniors to remain independent and at the same time offer caregivers peace of mind.
