Combining Technology with Elder Care in Greater Grand Junction, CO
Comfort Keepers provides elder care for seniors in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, the Redlands, and the surrounding region
At Comfort Keepers, we believe in leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve transparency with our home care assistance, reduce social isolation, and boost participation. Our compassionate caregivers are trained to utilize various technologies to assist elders and their loved ones in feeling connected and fulfilled. To learn more about how we use technology in our quality home care assistance services, contact us at (970) 232-2165 or continue reading below.
Integrating Technology into Senior Care Services
When families and professional caregivers work together, the most effective elderly care can occur. Comfort Keepers caregivers utilize internet portals to communicate with family members about care notes, changes in care services, images, care schedules, and other daily living updates. Family and friends can monitor the caregiver's implementation of the care plan, their loved one's physical activity and mental health, and the caregiver's attempts to encourage hope, purpose, and joy into everyday living activities.
Utilizing Technology to Strengthen Relationships and Increase Engagement
Email, social media, and phone conversations keep many of us connected and the rest of the world in today's society. Utilizing these technologies to foster social stimulation may be just as valuable as in-person encounters – mainly when physical proximity is not an option.
Maintaining relationships with family and friends is critical for the mental and emotional wellness of elders. And, without a doubt, the elderly benefit from being connected to the outside world. Isolation from others has several negative implications, including reduced cognition and depression. Through our elder care services, we can help our senior clients in overcoming feelings of loneliness and social isolation. This may involve the following:
- Regularly scheduled phone and video calls
- Texting to stay connected to friends, family, and community
- Games and activities that promote cognitive function and memory
- Facilitating online activity, such as access to music, dance, photography, and hobbies
- Utilizing our SafetyCare Products to ensure your loved one can be safe at home - even when alone
- Sharing of family photos and event recordings
- Shopping online for groceries
- Scheduling and attending virtual medical appointments
The Benefits of Seniors Utilizing Technology
Using current technology has a slew of advantages for the elderly population. It has the potential to significantly improve their quality of life by keeping them healthy and socially connected to those who matter most to them. Additionally, it can provide relief for family caregivers who are juggling caregiving obligations and personal life. The following are just a few of the benefits of using technology with elder care services:
- Seniors who utilize technology and social media have fewer chronic conditions and less depression than those who do not.
- Seniors say that utilizing technology has made grocery shopping, obtaining prescriptions, and locating trustworthy transportation easier.
- Modern technology is mentally engaging for seniors since they can access an infinite number of games, applications, and streaming services.
- Seniors and their families no longer have to fear being alone at home, thanks to safety gadgets that notify family members and proper authorities in the event of an accident or fall.
Make an Appointment for a FREE Home Security Assessment and Consultation
Contact our care team now to learn more about how technology may be integrated into our senior elder care services in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, and the surrounding region. We would gladly answer any questions about our compassionate care options and set up a no-obligation consultation with one of our care managers. Click one of the options below to get started with Comfort Keepers.
