If you live outside the city anywhere in the country, you’re probably more than 10 miles away from the nearest hospital, says Pew Research. But that’s not the only way to measure how challenging it can be to access caregiver resources, no matter where you live.
And it’s expensive.
The average caregiver for an aging loved one spent $7,242 a year out of pocket on caregiving activities. On average, that amounted to 26% of their income. But those aren’t new numbers. Those are according to the results of an AARP national study in the spring of 2021.
And it’s not getting better.
PwC’s Health Research Institute reports that Healthcare costs are set to rise by as much as 8% in 2025.
So, as a caregiver for an aging family member, how can you control healthcare costs? You know how important it is, but what can you do?
Multi-Pronged Approach to Healthcare Cost Control
CareWise Solutions is uniquely positioned to support caregivers in balancing caring for aging loved ones with a job and other responsibilities. So, they’ve taken a multipronged approach in the Caring Place HUB agetech app. This online dashboard includes proprietary and vetted, curated resources for caregivers, their employers, and their families, with access to targeted healthcare cost control resources.
Affordable Mobile Data Plans – To tap into virtual resources, the first step is a mobile data plan for video conferencing calls with healthcare professionals. caregivers and patients alike need affordable mobile data access. Seniors find virtual connections help fight loneliness and isolation.
Virtual Docs, Labs & Rxs – On-demand telemedicine, generic prescription coverage, and affordable outpatient lab testing keeps caregivers and seniors healthier and saves time and money! On-demand Telemedicine connects you with top-tier physicians within 10 minutes or less on average. Integrated outpatient lab services work seamlessly with virtual care. $0 Co-pay for over 200 of the most common generic medications for both acute and chronic conditions at over 65,000 pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Costco, Rite-Aid, and Walgreens. Affordability for you and your entire family, with individual benefits extending todependents.
Implement Mobile Apps – Connect your senior’s and caregiver’s mobile devices even across the country! keep caregivers informed of their loved ones whereabouts and activities.
Ensure senior safety and independence while providing family caregivers with peace of mind.
Every family is unique and so are the solutions each caregiver chooses. If you live in a rural setting, be sure to implement as many tech and hands-off solutions as possible to support independence at home.
Jeannette Galvanek
CEO, CareWise Solutions, Inc.
