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Mobile Caregiving

Makoto KotaniProgram AnalystMarch 30, 2019

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Makoto Kotani

• B.A. Public Health, Policy

• Joined Keiro in 2017

– Grants Program

– Iyashi Care

– Vitality Forums

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Mobile Caregiving

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How many of you own a

smart device?

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Objectives

• Think about your smart device as a

powerful tool

• Understand how using apps can

supplement care experience

• Try out and research different apps to

enhance your current caregiving

methods

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Outline

• Caregiving at a Glance

• Community Support

• Caregiver Coordination

• Self-Care

• Questions

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Caregiving at a Glance

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Caregiving at a Glance

“Sandwich Generation”

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Caregiving at a Glance

• As a society, we are living longer

• At what cost?

• Caregiving is a difficult responsibility

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Where do you go if you

have a question about

caregiving?

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Community Support

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Community Support

• The Internet has made caregiving

support and resources readily available

and not just within local reach

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Community Support

Resources

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Community Support Resources

• Community Resource Finder is a website

that can help you look for community and

medical services

https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/

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Community Support Resources

• Online support groups are especially

beneficial resources for when you are unable

to leave the house

Try a forum like AgingCare’s

Caregiver Forum, where

people all over connect and

answer fellow caregivers’

questions

https://www.agingcare.com/caregiver-forum

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Community Support Resources

The Caregiver Space

Community

Caregivers Connect

Caring for Elderly

Parents

Alzheimer’s and

Dementia Caregivers

Support Group

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How do you communicate

with those who help care

for your loved one?

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Caregiver Coordination

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Caregiver Coordination

• A lot of time and skill is needed to

balance caregiving responsibilities fairly

between individuals

• It is important to share care work

• Effective communication is key

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Caregiver Coordination

Resources

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Caregiver Coordination Resources

• Some smart devices come with pre-

installed apps that can be used to

manage caregiving

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CaringBridge

• Connects all involved in the care

process through your very own website

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Lotsa Helping Hands

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Do you sometimes feel

stress as a caregiver?

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Self-Care

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Self-Care

(Source: AARP)

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Self-Care Resources

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Self-Care Resources

• It is recommended to practice simple

breath awareness for at least 10

minutes a day

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Pacifica

• App for stress, anxiety, and depression

based on mindfulness and wellness

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Pacifica

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YouTube

• Listen to your favorite music or view

guided meditations

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Food Ordering Apps

• Save time with convenient mobile orders

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Wyze

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Questions?

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Mobile Caregiving In Summary

• Technology has revolutionized and can

be used to help with any concern

– Online Caregiving Support

– Caregiving Coordination apps

– Everyday Use apps

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In conclusion

• Smart devices can be powerful

caregiving tools

• Learned how apps can supplement

caregiving

• Make sure that your specific needs are

met

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Additional Resources (mentioned by session attendees)

• Meal Kit Delivery Services

– Ingredients and cooking instructions are delivered

allowing for caregivers to cook meals

– Examples include Plated., HelloFresh, Home

Chef, Blue Apron, and Marley Spoon