Caregiving Made Easier: Merging Technology and Senior Care
Technology is here empowering caregivers and older adults to age more successfully.
Various organizations such as AGE-WELL and the United States National Science and Technology Council have reported findings on the areas of challenges in aging. Both of which identified similar problems as noted in the Age-Tech Revolution: A Book About The Intersection of Aging and Technology. These organizations both identified problem areas to which technology could positively impact such as
- physical and cognitive health
- mobility and transportation
- ADLs
- finance
- communication/social connectivity
- caregiving
Worth mentioning, caregiving was identified by Aging2.0 as a challenge worthy of technology advancement.
We are clearly not alone in seeing the need. The market is saturated with options for older adults from social connectivity, to fall prevention, fitness, telehealth, to tasks of daily living, finances, and more.
How many of us own robotic vacuums now? How many of us wear an apple smart watch tracking our heart rate and current condition? And how many of us use social platforms like Alexa Show to talk to family?
So, what positive impacts are there in having technology in the lives of seniors?
Technology is becoming a must and no longer a maybe. We live in a time ramped with opportunity where there are cost effective technology solutions solving for challenges among many.
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In healthcare, efficiency and safety are of utmost importance. At Source of Life Technologies, we know there is a need for ease of healthcare access, follow-up options, and consistent communication between people and their entire caregiving team with cost effectiveness in mind.
Dr. Dev Brar, President of Source of Life Technologies, has focused on applying his expertise in healthcare for many years and continues to look to transform the way services can be delivered to older adults using technology. “We will continue to see growth in the areas of telemedicine, personalized preventative/safety devices, and software capabilities to help reduce stress on staff, caregivers and the elder population,” says Brar.
And, in what ways can technology make our caregiving job a little easier?
Technology can help seniors live more independently and with purpose.
From both in the home to inside senior living communities, technology is becoming essential to allow caregivers to assist more quickly when needed at the RIGHT times allowing loved ones and residents to maintain their desired level of autonomy as long as possible.
Technology can increase engagement and social connections.
Online engagement platforms and quick access to loved ones and support networks can establish relationships and decrease feelings of anxiety over isolation or lack of information.
Technology can improve the safety of its users.
Access to unique, easy-to-use platforms that can connect you with family, caregivers, doctors or therapists anywhere or anytime provides much mental relief and proactive approaches to needs assessments.
How does this change the attitudes of caregivers and aging in general?
Having the right technology in place brings peace of mind and relief to caregiving which makes it the most compelling reason for use.
If you are ready to start asking questions and determine which caregiving tools might be helpful to you, speak with a Source of Life Technologies rep today.
Our offerings eliminate the issues that plague the healthcare system today and help balance safety and autonomy by providing methods that increase access to preventative healthcare, predict imminent health issues, offer seamless follow-up options, and decrease healthcare costs.
From online engagement, mobile app opportunities, and to senior care fall strategies, healthcare shouldn’t be reactive - it should be proactive. Doors have been opened to on-demand healthcare and it turns out the overwhelming majority of patients, physicians, families and therapists want to continue down that path. The decision to modernize your senior care strategies is a big one and doesn’t happen overnight. Talk to the Source of Life Technologies team for the guidance and direction you need to make the change in your organization or home.
