Description:TIPS is a Telehealth program for seniors that offers vital signs monitoring for physical health and wrap-around services education. Trained technology students visit locations where seniors gather, such as nutrition sites and senior apartment buildings. Senior’s vital signs – specifically their pulse, weight, oxygen blood level and blood pressure – are measured using computers and other equipment. That data is then transmitted to telehealth nurses who review it remotely. If the tests show cause for immediate concern, the nurse will contact the seniors, their caregivers or primary care physicians directly.
Each senior leaves the session with a “TIPS Sheet,” a comprehensive assessment that includes their results of their vital sign tests, an explanation of what the results mean, and, if needed, other relevant information such as referrals.
In addition to the physical check-up, TIPS Social Support Associates (SSAs) speak with each senior to learn if they might need any support services in the county such as nutrition, transportation, housing or caregiving. Because of this personal, one-on-one connection, the county likes to say that TIPS is “high-tech” meet “high-touch.”
For locations and information, call (914) 813-6408 or visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors