La Fundación Alzheimer España crea una herramienta específicamente concebida para el ‘e-cuidador’

Within the framework of the 'European Year of Active Aging 2012', nace 'Therapeut@FAE', a consultation in real time and without travel for family members, caregivers and patients, which has been launched by the Alzheimer Foundation Spain (FAE). Sin necesidad de desplazamiento, family members, caregivers and patients, FAE affiliates, They will be able to count on advice, in real time, from an occupational therapist via an Internet video conferencing system.

The Alzheimer Foundation Spain (FAE) has created an online tool for caregivers of the elderly called the 'Therapeut@FAE' Program. With this application these professionals will have an easier time assisting these patients. ‘Terapeut@FAE’ It is a consultation in real time and without travel for family members, caregivers and patients.

With this new possibility, FAE members will be able to count on the advice of an occupational therapist through an Internet videoconferencing system. The issues to be resolved will be done in a stratified manner to facilitate the professional's work.

In the first question module, Doubts about the patient's psychostimulation at home will be resolved. The following block of questions is based on basic daily activities, what is the toilet like?, food or mobility.

Besides, Help will be provided on home adaptation and technical aids, in which recommendations will be offered for a safe and adapted environment. The last module of questions will be dedicated to leisure and free time.