Technology is supposed to make our lives better. It’s supposed to simplify or speed up things so that we can do things better, faster, and more accurately.
That’s true of things like transportation, with the move from horse-drawn wagons to cars to driverless cars. It’s true of communication, with the printing press to type to computers to the internet. And it’s true when it comes to senior care, although the progression is a bit more difficult to see at first glance.
We have all seen the traditional model of senior care. In the U.S., that has become the nursing home model. But long before the nursing home was an established practice, people received care in their own homes. Our country moved away from this model because the nursing home was able to provide a higher level of care than most people were able to give their loved ones on their own, but in reality, most people would prefer to stay in their homes if possible.
Access to technology is making sure that seniors can get the care that they need in their own homes for longer periods of time. Smart home devices, video chat, and sensors can all make an elderly individual safer in their own homes.
When care services combine with that technology, in-home care becomes even more helpful. It allows people to stay in their homes and bring help to them instead of forcing people to move out of their homes. It makes care far more accessible and flexible.
Tech won’t make in-home care possible for everybody, but it will open up this door for many more people. Seniors that wouldn’t have thrived with in-home care in the past are now able to. If this is something that you’d like to learn more about, there’s a lot to learn. This brief blog post is just a start.
Ultimately, the decision about what care will look like and where it will be is something that you and your family will need to work through on an individual basis. Nobody knows your family better than you. And while you might be the expert on your family, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you know what is needed when it comes to senior care.
That’s where we can help. We’re experts on in-home care and other senior care. We’ve been in this business for a long time, and we’re happy to share our expertise with you–with no obligation or expectations on your part. We offer a free consultation service designed to answer questions, help you assess your needs and goals, and then get you connected to the resources that will help you out the most. This might be in-home care, but it might not be. Like I said above, every situation is unique and calls for a unique solution.
If you’d like to talk more about how in-home care might fit in with your family’s needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. One of our professionals will be happy to talk more with you. Give us a call today to get started.
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