Tag: CareGlider
Caregiving: Prioritize innovation
November 13, 2024David Carson
Q. How can manufacturers empower young caregivers with their equipment?
By David Carson
A. As the aging population grows, young adults are increasingly stepping in as caregivers for aging family members. Many of these caregivers are turning to home medical equipment to help manage the physical and logistical challenges of providing mobility assistance. For manufacturers, this demographic presents an opportunity to innovate, supporting young caregivers with products that are ergonomic,...
Caregiving: Create more sustainable care
October 16, 2024David Carson
Q. What are the long-term financial benefits of keeping caregivers healthy for patients and their families?
A. Keeping caregivers healthy has substantial long-term financial benefits not only for the caregivers themselves but also for the individuals and families they care for. Healthy caregivers are able to provide consistent, high-quality care, which can reduce complications that often lead to expensive hospital visits. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 60% of...
Caregiving: Identify areas for safety
September 16, 2024David Carson
Q. What are the most common tasks that caregivers perform that could be simplified or made easier with innovative equipment?
A. Caregivers have a unique perspective and often face challenges that are overlooked by mainstream DME manufacturers. This presents a significant opportunity to develop products and services that better meet their needs.
As a designer with 30 years of experience in the medical device field, I have focused on identifying unmet needs and creating products to...
Home accessibility continues to evolve
August 30, 2024HME News Staff
The home accessibility market is still relatively young, but it has come a long way in that short time. Most importantly, the HME industry is increasingly taking ownership of it, says Jim Greatorex, vice president of Waterloo, Iowa-based VGM’s Live at Home division.
“Over the past seven years, 75% of DMEs now have a stand-alone home accessibility business,” Greatorex said. “They have created a home access industry, with in-house contractors and subcontractors, including...