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NAC: Fifth National Conference for Caregiving Coalitions Technology & Aging

NAC: Fifth National Conference for Caregiving Coalitions Technology & Aging . Gail Gibson Hunt National Alliance for Caregiving American Society on Aging Conference April 27, 2011. National Alliance for Caregiving . 501c3 Coalition with 40+ Members

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NAC: Fifth National Conference for Caregiving Coalitions Technology & Aging

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  1. NAC: Fifth National Conference for Caregiving Coalitions Technology & Aging Gail Gibson Hunt National Alliance for Caregiving American Society on Aging Conference April 27, 2011

  2. National Alliance for Caregiving • 501c3 Coalition with 40+ Members • Conducts most of the national research on caregiving • - National Caregiver Survey • - With United Healthcare: Caregiver Health, Out of Pocket Expenses, Hispanic Caregivers

  3. Methodology • Online survey of 1,000 Tech-Using Family Caregivers • Funded by United Healthcare • Definition of Caregiver: Age 18+ spending at least 5 Hrs./Wk of care • Have used Internet to find info., participated in online blog or used electronic devices (70% of caregivers) • Purpose of Survey: How receptive they are to 12 technologies, plus sources of Tech info they trust

  4. Demographics of Caregiving • 55 m. Family Caregivers of Adults • Profile: 47-year-old Baby Boomer woman who works and cares for her mother • Economic value of Caregiving to society: $375 Billion/YR

  5. 3 of 12 Technologies Would Be Especially Helpful: • Personal Health Records Tracking – 77% • Caregiving Coordination System – 70% • Medication Support System – 70%

  6. 9 Additional Technologies Surveyed • -Caregiving training simulations • -Caregiving decision support tool • -Symptom monitor and transmitter • -Interactive System for physical, mental and leisure activities • -Video phone system • -Passive movement monitoring system • -Caregiving coaching software • -Transportation display • -Caregiver mentor matching service

  7. Usefulness of Technology • 69% Receptive to Smart Phone Apps • Benefits of Technology: • - Save time – 77% • - Improve logistics – 76% • - Increase Effectiveness – 74% • - Reduced Stress – 74% • 83% of Long Distance Caregivers • think tech will make them feel more effective

  8. Perceived Barriers • Too expensive – 37% • Conversely, would save money – 46% • Technology did not address need – 22% • Care recipient would resist – 20%

  9. More Likely to Try Tech If: • Health Professional involved with caregiver or care recipient explained – 88% • “How To” explanation showing how easy to install & use – 80% • There were 3-year warranties – 78%

  10. Who is Most Receptive • Caregivers under 50 • Early Adapters • Higher Burden of Care

  11. STUDY IMPLICATIONS • Need for education:  many technologies cost little or nothing but are perceived as too expensive • Use involved healthcare professionals to overcome resistance • Tech must be easy to use and clearly needed

  12. Where to Find Full Study and Other Caregiver Data? • Gail Gibson Hunt • President & CEO • National Alliance for Caregiving • www.caregiving.org • http://unitedhealthgroup.com/main/newsroom.aspx • Thank You and Happy New Year!

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