Episode Details

LIVE from HCAOA—45 minute conversation with Janice Rehkopf, Director of Client Services at Comfort Keepers in Traverse City, MI.
Highlights:

• People are talking about aging sooner
• Every family, every client, every caregiver has a unique set of needs
• People want solutions-based care, not just more hours
• Many seniors don’t need a caregiver right away, some times technology or a supplemental solution can come first
• 99% of homes have TVs in them 
• 7/10 homes already have cameras in them
• The HomeSight Wellness Hub connects to the TV, has 2-way communication, a privacy shutter, and loads of applications and tools to manage medication reminders, family video calls, caregiver training, office communication, personalized calendars and  more
• 23:14 - Primary Use Case: Wellness Calls
• 34:12 - HomeSight is saving client's lives
• They created a blended care model which includes multiple solutions to meet the clients needs: i.e. nutritional support, meals, emergency response pendents, hourly care, the wellness hub, etc. 
• Learn more about HomeSight or get in touch with Janice directly: janicerehkopf@comfortkeepersnwmi.com 

Sponsors:

• Baba (callbaba.com): AI phone-based co-pilot for seniors to prevent loneliness, create support, and connect them with professionals 
• Paradigm (paradigmseniors.com): Credentialing, billing automation, and revenue cycle management for VA and Medicaid payments
• HomeSight (vantiva.com/homesight): TV-based wellness hub for blended care—video visits, health monitoring, and daily reminders for the family and care team