Managing hypertension at home with daily monitoring and ongoing support
How can Ibis help you manage Hypertension? ♥ Daily monitoring of your blood pressure, to detect any sudden changes that require medical attention ♥ Tracks symptoms such as pain, swelling and fatigue ♥ Lifestyle change support to work towards your personal goals ♥ PCP cardiologist and other specialists follow up, Ibis coordinates with all your […]
Introducing the 4Ms for Age Friendly Care
Our health journey is very personal and it is important to think about what matters most as you age, what your personal needs and wishes are, and how that may change over time. The 4Ms is a framework developed by the John A. Hartford Foundation to help individuals and care providers alike achieve an age-friendly […]
Self-care tips for Brain Health: The 4Ms.
Do you ever worry when you can’t find your keys, forget a name, or search for a word that escapes you? These kind of events are common and normal, even for younger people. But, as we age, we might worry about not being able to think clearly, learn, and remember. Brain experts call these skills […]
Ibis Member Advocate Krista T. on the importance of Medication Adherence
As treatments continue to advance and health care becomes increasingly targeted and personalized, those with complex chronic disease have the ability to live longer and better than ever before. But these treatments only work if individuals actually use them. Roughly two-thirds of Americans are prescribed at least one medication, and for patients with chronic conditions, […]
Ami O’Grady explains Whole Person Care for Chronic Conditions
Living well looks different for everyone, but we all need good food, sleep, exercise, mindfulness and a sense of connection to thrive. Recent medical studies show that by addressing all our health needs — not just physical but also social, emotional and community — we can feel our best with chronic conditions and avoid unnecessary […]
Taking back control of my health and living life again
haron from Maine, “It’s made me realize that I can accomplish more than I thought I could.” Last year, Sharon Shane finished three 5Ks, her fast-paced walking stride earning her second place in her age group. The 81-year-old retiree from Buxton, Maine, also climbed her first mountain, summiting the 1,213-foot peak of Sawyer Mountain in […]
Staying out of the emergency room: Kathy Estabrook’s story
Sometimes the key to avoiding a trip to the emergency room can be simple if caught early: an extra Lasix pill to ward off congestive heart failure, or a cup of juice at the right moment to stabilize blood sugars before they get out of control. Kathy Estabrook, Rockland, ME For Kathy Estabrook, adding more […]
Living Childhood Dreams with Ibis Health
Mary Chamberlain has traveled to a lot of different places in her life. She’s seen the Eiffel Tower, gazed up at the massive stone bend of the Arc de Triomphe, and stood along the banks of the River Seine in Paris. She’s trekked across Europe, soaking up history and immersing herself in the various cultures […]
Catching problems early helped save Dianna’s life – twice.
When Dianna Marino first heard about the Ibis Health program, she thought it might help her keep track of her medications and stay on top of her health issues, including COPD, anemia and chronic pancreatitis. Little did she know then that the Medicare covered chronic care management program from Ibis Health would help save her […]
“I’ve got more to do here” – Ibis keeps Irene Iezzi healthy at home.
Irene Iezzi cheated death at least once in her lifetime. Five years ago, she collapsed in front of her husband and a family friend. An ambulance rushed her to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where they determined she had the flu, pneumonia and was in congestive heart failure. Irene was in a coma for three […]
Charlie controlled his diabetes and lowered his A1C with Ibis
Charlie Gagnon always enjoyed being outdoors, exploring new places and going out to eat good food. After retiring as chief financial officer National Distributors in South Portland, Maine, he and his wife would travel each year to Florida, where they owned a place close to the warm sea and sand. They stayed active — Charlie’s […]