Caregiving and Technology: Better Support for In-home Care

The role of caregiver is critical to the long-term health and successful functioning of any society. At EarlySense, the origins of our company are deeply rooted in caregiving, and so we want to better understand how technology serves you now as a caregiver -- and how it can serve you better.

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1. During the past 30 days, did you provide regular care or assistance to a friend or family member who has a health problem or disability?

Yes

If no, have you previously provided regular care or assistance to a friend or family member who has a health problem or disability?

Other (please specify)

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2. Does the person you provide care for have a long-term chronic condition? (Please check all that apply).

Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Diabetes

Hypertension or High-Blood Pressure

Dementia or Memory Loss

Sleep Apnea

Asthma

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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3. Do you worry about your loved one when you’re not able to be physically with them? (Please rate on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being minimal worry to 10 being extreme concern).

1 Minimal Worry

10 Extreme Concern

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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4. In caring for that person, do you use technology to communicate with them regarding their health or well-being? (Please check all that apply).

Texting

Telephone calls

Facetime, Skype or other video phone call

Smart speaker

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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5. Do they use medical technology to help manage their condition? (Please check all that apply).

Smart medication device

Blood pressure monitor

Weight scale

Pulse oximeter

Sensor(s) (under-the-mattress, on the doors, in general living spaces)

Health app (such as MyFitness Pal)

Other (please specify)

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6. If your loved one uses medical technology like any listed above, are the devices easy for them to use? (Please rate on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being easy to use to 10 being very challenging).

1 Easy to use

10 Very Challenging

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Caregiving and Technology: Better Support for In-home Care

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1. During the past 30 days, did you provide regular care or assistance to a friend or family member who has a health problem or disability?

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2. Does the person you provide care for have a long-term chronic condition? (Please check all that apply).

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3. Do you worry about your loved one when you’re not able to be physically with them? (Please rate on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being minimal worry to 10 being extreme concern).

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4. In caring for that person, do you use technology to communicate with them regarding their health or well-being? (Please check all that apply).

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5. Do they use medical technology to help manage their condition? (Please check all that apply).

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6. If your loved one uses medical technology like any listed above, are the devices easy for them to use? (Please rate on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being easy to use to 10 being very challenging).

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7. What is your favorite thing about being a caregiver?