The Ways Advances in Technology Have Improved Senior Care
In recent years, technology has changed how we do just about everything. You may not realize it, but those changes extend into the way senior care is provided in active living communities. Senior living has come a long way since the nursing homes of the past, and now medical care for active seniors utilizes technology to help older adults live longer, healthier lives.
- Robotic pets can keep seniors company. One of the biggest challenges faced by seniors is loneliness. A feeling of isolation can lead to depression and health issues, so it’s important for older people to find connections and companionship. Recognizing this, companies have developed robotic pets that can amuse, delight, comfort, and provide companionship to older adults. Of course, there’s no substitute for human connection, which is why living in an active adult community provides so many benefits to older people, offering the opportunity to form friendships and find ways to be engaged.
- Technology helps nurses with their job efficiency. A wide range of innovative medical devices help people with everything from mobility to kidney function, enabling nurses to provide seniors with a higher-quality of care. Nurses are responsible for teaching patients to use this technology and so must stay abreast of any and all new developments. Today’s nurses use this technology to enhance their senior medical care plans and improve the quality of life for their patients.
- Smart devices can help prevent injuries. Falling is a leading cause of injury and death among older Americans. For an older person, a fall can often lead to head injury, bone fractures, internal bleeding, and other complications, resulting in hospitalization and continued medical care. Wearable tech like wristbands, neckwear, and smartwatches can help seniors get the medical care they need promptly by relaying potential problems to remote nurses. By continually reporting on vital signs, these devices allow seniors to get help quickly, before excess damage is done. At our Cambridge Village communities, we utilize the Philips CarePoint resident safety system, providing residents with a fall detection pendant and using additional technology to help keep them safe and well.
- Artificial intelligence can collect data to improve patient outcomes. Healthcare AI is a rapidly growing field, and data-driven medicine has the potential to greatly benefit senior health. By gathering, organizing, and analyzing data, AI can help with early diagnoses, accurate treatments, disease prevention, and overall medical accuracy. There’s increased potential for customized patient care and the identification of high-risk patients, which can complement the experience of medical professionals.
- Seniors can stay connected using modern technology. At Cambridge, we use Touchtown Technology to help keep our residents connected. This allows us to communicate with them directly on things like wellness initiatives, daily activities, and community menus, enhancing their quality of life, independence, happiness, and engagement with their community.
If you’re looking for a senior community that values and nurtures its residents, come take a tour of a Cambridge Village community. At each Cambridge Village location, you can experience all the reasons that we’re considered North Carolina’s premier Optimal Living® community for active adults. We offer an exceptional lifestyle, with evolving wellness, concierge healthcare, and engaged experience, for retirement that exceeds your expectations. For more information, contact us through our website.