Technology has come a long way in changing the way we view and tackle aging. Seniors are the primary witness to this. These tech solutions help keep seniors healthy, safe and connected during caring transitions. They also make caregiving tasks less stressful.
Connecting Seniors With Loved Ones
Staying in touch with loved ones is important for healthy aging. No technology can equal personal interaction, but email, video conferencing software and social media can supplement seniors’ social interactions. These tools help immensely when visits with friends and family aren’t possible or too few and far between.
Help at the Press of a Button
80 to 90% of seniors would like to stay in their own home as they age. Some technological solutions can make this safer for them. A senior living alone should have a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS). It allows the wearer to call for help with the simple push of a button. Both seniors and their families can have peace of mind knowing PERS is there for emergency situations. Safety is a paramount concern for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia who wander. Many GPS tracking devices can track a senior’s location and send alerts. These are great tools to mitigate the worries of loved ones, elderly moving services and caregivers.
Gaming and Exercise
Assisted living communities understand the benefits that video games offer elderly adults. Seniors living at home can also benefit from a video game system controlled by motion. The games offer an opportunity for light physical activity. For mental exercise, seniors may play Tetris, Trivial Pursuit, Mahjong and other similar virtual games. Seniors can enjoy a game on their own or even have fun when the grandchildren visit.
Medication Management
Many seniors find it challenging to keep track of their medications. More than half of all seniors take at least five different prescription drugs daily. 25% take between 10 and 19 pills a day. Technological solutions provide reminders and “time to refill” alerts. This aids adherence to the prescribed schedule. Smartphone apps that send alerts help to reduce missed medications and prevent medication errors.
Our moving professionals can help declutter your home or help your elderly loved ones relocate to a facility with technologies that are vital for safety and improved quality of life. Moving from your home to an assisted living community is a very important transition in life. Busy Buddies in McLean, VA, can make it easier and less emotional for your senior loved one. Call us at (703) 828-1833.
