QMedic covers topics relevant to our nurse care manager community and members & families looking to age safely at home
QMedic explores how living alone impacts men’s loneliness, its effect on their health, and why the risks are often overlooked. They often struggle to maintain friendships, express emotional needs, or build new social connections. The result can be loneliness, depression, and declining physical health, a silent but pressing public health concern.
QMedic curated a list of apps for older adults that boost and support health and wellness, citing academic research and a survey from AARP.
QMedic talked to family caregivers and policy advocates to explore the physical and emotional toll of caregivers in the sandwich generation.
QMedic compiled a list of chemicals in food, water, and consumer goods, their health risks, and how to avoid them, using CDC and journals like Nature.
QMedic analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data and spoke with experts to look at the reality of aging as a Black person in America.
QMedic examined data from the Labor Department to find out which high-paying roles in health care are projected to grow the most in the next decade.
QMedic examined data compiled by Medicaid, KFF, and the Labor Department to see how spending on home- and community-based services varies by state.
QMedic examined data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey and the NCAL to determine the cost of senior assisted living in different states.
QMedic compiled ways to modify homes for older adults using research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other sources
QMedic analyzed Commonwealth Fund survey data to illustrate how higher health care costs are hurting Americans, particularly Medicare recipients.
QMedic analyzed data from long-term care insurance firm Genworth to illustrate how nursing home care costs have grown.
Family matters to many. QMedic examined Pew Research survey data to see how different types of Americans value living near extended family.
Many seniors opt to live somewhere new when they retire. QMedic analyzed Census data to see how far seniors go when moving out of their homes.
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults is a caregiver. QMedic compiled this list of ways to outfit a home when caregiving for an aging relative.
QMedic examined which roles in medicine will have the greatest shortages by 2035 using data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
The post summarizes 5 common reasons care managers should refer PERS - Fall risk, chronic condition support, natural disaster risk and response, home security needs, and family member concerns
It is important that you research and compare the medical alert systems before making any decision. We show you what to look for.
A growing list curated by QMedic of state-specific informational resources for families, caregivers and managed care and aging service partners.
The post covers a break down of the medical alert system market and how to choose the right one for your members and loved ones.
This post breaks down the confusion around medical alert ratings and rating websites in general.
