How it Works
Close your eyes and imagine you have a team of senior care superheroes whose entire job is to help you or your loved one age safely at home. Would they live in a bat cave? Would you summon them with a secret signal only you two know? Ok, maybe that’s pushing it. But we take what we do very, very seriously.
Each CarePods team consists of the following:
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A Registered Nurse PodLeader
Think of them as the care quarterback, visiting you monthly to monitor health concerns, evaluate your environment for risks and to keep all your health-related needs organized and on track. Should you need additional care support at home, the PodLeader will help your family source, interview and schedule home care or home health staff OR make recommendations for a senior care community if that's a better fit for your needs.
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PodKeeper
PodKeepers visit clients in-person twice per week for short, helpful visits and to drop off your meals if you subscribe to the meal plan. Part virtual assistant, part health concierge, our PodKeepers can also help you perform online tasks, schedule transportation and communicate with other members of your CarePods team.
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Geriatric Pharmacist
Did you know adverse events related to medication are the most frequent safety incidents among older people? That’s why our Geriatric Pharmacist works in concert with your Nurse PodLeader to ensure clients are taking their medications properly and are properly educated on side effects. Many older adults manage prescriptions from multiple doctors, which complicates matters. Our geriatric pharmacist has specialized experience in working with older adults and will monitor your medications monthly with a virtual check-in. Our goal is to catch problems before they become negative events.
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Wellness Leader
After a thorough initial assessment, our wellness leaders build a customized exercise plan and goal for our clients. Then, they visit each month to monitor and encourage progress towards your goal. By maintaining your physical health and well-being at your highest standard, we help our clients avoid falls and other negative events and also dramatically improve their overall quality-of-life.
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24/7 Remote Monitoring with QMedic
With proactive technology developed by MIT scientists, QMedic's mission is to help your loved ones age independently and with dignity in the home. The company's proprietary technology tracks activity, sleep and wear compliance to support wellness checks and peace of mind for caregiver and client alike. As part of their monthly fee, CarePods Members gain access to QMedic's remote monitoring service which provides 24/7 activity data and voice call history via an online caregiver dashboard and mobile phone alerts.
If the system flags abnormal behavior patterns, the QMedic team will initiate a wellness call to the user and escalate to appropriate care contacts and services.
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Freshly Prepared Meals
Through our partnership with The Blossoming Kitchen, CarePods clients gain access to fresh, delicious meals crafted with the highest quality organic ingredients from local farms. Executive Chef Katrina Bearer prepares a fresh menu each week with a wide variety of options to suit most palates. Our PodKeepers help clients place their order each week and then deliver the meals to their home, where they can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer for up to two weeks. Meal plans are offered at $400 per month and include 30 or 31 meals (depending on the number of days in the month), and home delivery. At a price point of $13.11 per meal which INCLUDES all delivery costs, this is a great way to eat healthy and keep costs down.
