As the global population ages, the preference to remain in one’s own home rather than transition to institutional care (aging in place) has become increasingly prevalent. Surveys indicate that over 90% of older adults prefer to live at home in their later years rather than in assisted living facilities.
At the same time, around 95% of adults over 65 live with at least one chronic condition, highlighting the need for accessible, coordinated, and proactive care in the home setting. PurposeCare is meeting this need with a technology-enabled model of home health that supports clinical stability, independence, and quality of life.
Why Home Health Care Matters
Hospital readmissions are a red flag for gaps in care. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), around one in five Medicare patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge, yet many of these return visits are avoidable. wounds, falls, infections, and subtle changes in mental status are all indicators of rising risk that can often be prevented, or managed, at home if identified.
Skilled clinicians and trained caregivers in the home setting can observe changes in behavior, mobility, appetite, or mood in real time, often catching complications before they escalate into hospital-level crises. And expanding home-based primary care for high-need patients has been shown to reduce hospitalizations by 38% and emergency room visits by 31%.
Tech-Enabled Care in Action
Canarai, PurposeCare’s proprietary AI-driven platform, transforms real-time health data into initiative-taking, clinical action. By continuously analyzing over 40 data sources including caregiver reports, vital signs, clinical documentation, and hospital records, Canarai identifies early indicators of health deterioration, enabling timely intervention before complications escalate.
With capabilities such as real-time alerts, risk stratification, and workflow automation, Canarai allows care teams to act fast. When 82-year-old Dorothy, who lives with congestive heart failure, showed subtle signs of decline including weight gain and reduced activity, Canarai flagged the changes immediately. Her care team intervened the next day with a medication adjustment and home visit. Hospitalization was avoided and her condition stabilized.
Making Aging in Place a Priority
Roughly 75% of adults over fifty say they want to age in place, according to AARP. But without the right infrastructure, this desire often clashes with medical reality. PurposeCare is closing that gap by bringing stability, oversight, and peace of mind into the home, where it matters most.
Aging at home offers more than comfort. It protects mental health, preserves independence, and lowers healthcare costs. According to a recent report, home health services can save 30% more per patient compared to institutional care.
The Role of the Human Touch
While advanced platforms like Canarai play an important role in identifying risk and enabling early intervention, technology alone is not sufficient. Meaningful outcomes are achieved through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to care.
At PurposeCare, care coordination is embedded across every layer of service delivery and includes:
- Structured handoffs between home care aides and skilled clinicians to ensure continuity and accuracy
- Standardized operating procedures (SOPs) that support consistent, evidence-based interventions
- Automated caregiver alerts that prompt timely clinical assessment in response to changes in a patient’s condition
- Integrated care teams that meet regularly to review patient progress and update care plans accordingly
The Bigger Picture
A 2024 scoping review examining digital health interventions in home-based care demonstrated clinical benefits for older adults which aligned with PurposeCare’s integrated approach to home health:
- Earlier detection of health deterioration
- Fewer falls and complications
- Better management of chronic disease
- Improved quality of life and autonomy
And with the U.S. population aged 65+ projected to grow from 58 million in 2022 to over 80 million by 2040, the demand for scalable, home-based care models will continue to accelerate.
PurposeCare is meeting that demand by equipping caregivers with real-time insights, supporting families with timely intervention, and helping older adults maintain safety, stability, and dignity at home.