As the population ages, the demand for senior care continues to climb. More than 53 million Americans care for elderly relatives and friends, yet ensuring safe, coordinated, and effective care for seniors remains a growing challenge. Additionally, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million to 82 million by 2050 — a 47% increase. Compounding the issue is a shortage of caregivers, which puts immense pressure on families and care providers alike.
According to the National Institute of Aging, heart health plays a critical role in seniors’ quality of life as it’s directly tied to disabilities and cognitive health. However, maintaining it requires more than just medical interventions — it calls for personalized, proactive care strategies that are both effective and accessible. Recognizing this need, Mariposa has joined forces with the American Heart Association (AHA) to redefine how heart health is managed for seniors, empowering families and caregivers in the process.
Our Collaboration With the AHA
The AHA has long been a pioneer in improving public health. Through its Center for Health Technology Innovation, the organization focuses on integrating digital solutions with evidence-based science to enhance health outcomes. The Center for Health Technology Innovation Innovators’ Network supports companies dedicated to leveraging technology to advance care.
Mariposa is proud to be part of the Innovators’ Network as the first member solely focused on senior personal care and aging in place. The collaboration uniquely combines the AHA’s trusted content and care plans with Mariposa’s collaborative care planning, coordination and delivery workflows. Mariposa and AHA’s integration transforms how heart health is managed, making evidence-based content directly accessible and actionable to seniors, caregivers, and families.
How Mariposa Integrates AHA Expertise
Now, Mariposa’s platform integrates the AHA’s science-backed content into its care planning and coordination engine, offering timely and tailored advice and health management strategies. These strategies align with AHA’s “Life’s Essential 8” — the organization’s framework for heart health, addressing smoking, physical activity, weight, diet, blood glucose, cholesterol, sleep, and blood pressure.
For example, Mariposa empowers caregivers with step-by-step instructions for blood pressure readings directly within the assigned task. This seamless integration ensures that evidence-based practices are not just available but actionable and timely, enabling caregivers to deliver precise and informed care.
For seniors and their families, this means receiving care that’s both scientifically grounded and personalized to individual needs, at the right time and context. The result? A transformative experience that prioritizes health outcomes and simplifies the complexities of managing heart health.
Benefits of This Collaboration for Seniors, Families, and Their Caregivers
The collaboration between Mariposa and the American Heart Association marks a significant step forward in senior care. Here’s how it positively impacts seniors, families, and caregivers directly:
Enhanced Collaboration for Better Outcomes
Effective care for seniors often requires alignment among multiple parties: family members and professional caregivers. Mariposa’s platform facilitates this collaboration, ensuring everyone involved in a senior’s care has access to the same evidence-based content and has the opportunity to participate. This coordinated approach fosters better communication, improved collaboration and decision-making, and ultimately, superior care outcomes. By integrating the AHA’s expert content into Mariposa’s platform, caregivers and families can make informed decisions that lead to better health outcomes for their loved ones. Seniors benefit from reduced hospitalizations, improved heart health, and an enhanced quality of life.
Greater Confidence in Participation for Families
Managing a loved one’s care can be overwhelming, especially when it involves conditions as critical as heart health. Mariposa’s integration of AHA CarePlans instills added confidence in this process by offering families a clear and reliable framework for care. Even without a diagnosed heart condition, there are science-backed suggestions for nutrition and exercise and signs to look out for to ensure optimal heart health. With trusted, evidence-based guidelines at their fingertips, families can rest assured that they are participating in the care of their loved ones in the best way possible.
Reduced Stress and Improved Care
Caring for an aging loved one can be a source of significant stress for families. Mariposa’s integration of the AHA’s resources alleviates this burden by streamlining care coordination and delivery. Families no longer have to piece together health best practices or second-guess their decisions. Instead, they can rely on a collaborative and science-driven system that enhances care quality and satisfaction.
Benefits for Home Care Agencies and Senior Care Partners
The collaboration between Mariposa and the AHA isn’t just beneficial for families and seniors — it also offers significant advantages for home care agencies and other senior care providers.
Real-time Access to Personalized Content
Agencies can differentiate their service offerings by incorporating personalized, evidence-based content from the AHA. This not only enhances care quality but also sets agencies apart in a competitive market.
Increased Client and Caregiver Satisfaction
By equipping caregivers with actionable, science-backed resources, agencies can drive better outcomes for their clients, building trust and satisfaction among clients and families.
Improved Care Outcomes
All personalized educational content, tips, and advice are provided through the Mariposa platform, ensuring that every client benefits from high-quality, evidence-based care.
Empowering Seniors To Live Healthier, Happier Lives
Mariposa’s collaboration with the AHA represents more than just an innovation in care technology — it’s a commitment to empowering seniors, caregivers, and home care agencies. By providing access to tools and resources that are easy to use and scientifically validated, Mariposa helps family caregivers take control of loved one’s health, particularly their heart health while improving their quality of life. It also keeps lines of communication open and clear, making it easier for everyone involved to stay informed and on the same page.
If you are a home care agency looking to elevate the services you provide, Mariposa offers a game-changing solution for managing senior care. Discover how our platform can drive value for your agency and clients by requesting a demo today.