The population of people aged 80 and up is expected to increase to 202 million in 2030 and 434 million in 2050. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the elderly are the most vulnerable members of society. According to epidemiological and clinical data, the elderly are more likely to develop severe forms of COVID-19, and the presence of multiple concomitant chronic diseases worsens the prognosis and increases mortality.

They are one of the risk groups and should be especially cautious about social distancing. Even in forced isolation, elderly people in nursing homes require regular monitoring and timely treatment of chronic diseases.

Telemedicine in nursing homes

People aged 80 and up are expected to number 202 million in 2030 and 434 million in 2050. The elderly are the most vulnerable members of society during the COVID-19 pandemic. The elderly are more likely to develop severe forms of COVID-19, according to epidemiological and clinical data, and the presence of multiple concomitant chronic diseases worsens the prognosis and increases mortality. They are one of the vulnerable groups and should exercise extreme caution when it comes to social distancing. Even if they are forced to live in isolation, the elderly in nursing homes require regular monitoring and timely treatment of chronic diseases.

Key factors

·        HIPAA compliance

·        Full support for software and users

Benefits of using telemedicine

·        For patients

·        For nursing care facilities

Conclusion

The global telehealth and telemedicine market is expected to reach $ 191.7 billion by 2025, making these sectors attractive for investment. Telemedicine gives nursing homes a competitive advantage and boosts residents' satisfaction with healthcare. If you want to develop telemedicine software for nursing homes and need assistance at any stage of the development cycle, contact us.