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
