PHOENIX, AZ, September 4, 2024–TapRoot Interventions & Solutions has released a new white paper, “Revolutionizing Dementia Caregiving with Data-Driven Technology: Enhancing Quality of Care for Individuals with Dementia in Senior Living.” This comprehensive report explores the transformative impact of the mobile application, Ella (now rebranded to elbi), on dementia caregiving within senior living communities.
The white paper highlights the significant challenges faced by professional/paid and family/unpaid dementia caregivers alike, including the significant stress brought on by behavioral reactions commonly seen in people living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The paper also addresses the problematic use of psychotropic medications to manage these reactions. It then presents compelling evidence on how Ella’s technology offers an innovative, non-pharmacological, person-centered solution to these challenges, significantly improving the quality of care for individuals with dementia.
“We developed Ella on the belief that technology can fundamentally transform caregiving, particularly for those caring for people living with dementia,” said Linda Buscemi, PhD, LPC, Co-Founder of TapRoot Interventions & Solutions. “This white paper, authored by TapRoot gerontologist and dementia care veteran Juliet Holt Klinger, showcases our early success in helping caregivers implement person-centered approaches that reduce reliance on psychotropic medications and improve overall care outcomes.”
The report includes detailed case studies from senior living communities where Ella was piloted. These case studies demonstrate the mobile app’s effectiveness in reducing high-risk behavioral reactions and lowering the use of PRN psychotropic medications, leading to a better quality of life for both caregivers and care recipients.
The white paper is a call to action for the broader healthcare community to adopt and integrate technology-driven solutions that prioritize non-pharmacological, person-centered care for individuals living with dementia. TapRoot Interventions & Solutions is on a mission to ensure that caregivers and clinicians are equipped with the tools they need to provide the highest quality care, regardless of their location or background.
To read and download the full white paper, please click here.
About TapRoot Interventions & Solutions
TapRoot Interventions & Solutions created a digital assistant, Ella®, which is a smart guide offering day-to-day personalized solutions for better care interactions and easing caregiver stress. Ella currently serves dementia caregivers and is agile in supporting caregivers of people living with other conditions. Ella supports population health management principles and enables outcome measures for long-term care operators and payers.