Older adults with poor physical or cognitive function often require support from their
caregivers. Proper care can improve function, safety, and quality of life. Many caregivers
are unable to attend to the needs of their loved one in person because of time constraints
or physical distance yet are still committed to overseeing their loved one's well-being
and needs on a regular basis. This is true whether the person lives in their own home,
in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. Mobile phones and personal computers
can help caregivers communicate with their loved ones and provide care remotely even
when in-person care is not possible.
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Publication history
Published online: August 07, 2021
Accepted:
April 26,
2021
Received:
April 23,
2021
Footnotes
Disclosures: Julie Faieta is the primary developer of the Health App Review Tool and works as a consultant, reviewer, and app reviewer for Therappx Inc. The other authors have nothing to disclose.
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