We Incorporate Modern Technology with Our At Home Care in Columbia, SC
Integrating technology with at-home care for seniors in Columbia, Irmo, Cayce, Lexington, and nearby communities
At Comfort Keepers, we believe in using forward-thinking technology solutions to improve the transparency of at-home care, reduce social isolation, and improve engagement. Our caregivers are trained to utilize a variety of technologies to foster connection and purpose for seniors and their loved ones. Please contact our office at (803) 258-5737 or continue reading below to learn more about using technology in our services!
Using Technology to Enhance At Home Care Solutions
The most successful in-home care solutions for families and caregivers work together as an integrated care team for seniors. Comfort Keepers caregivers utilize internet portals to communicate with family members about care notes, changes in care services, images, and updates. Family and friends can monitor the caregiver's application of the tailored senior care plan, their loved one's physical and mental health, and the caregiver's attempts to instill hope, purpose, and joy into everyday living activities.
How Can We Use Technology to Increase Engagement and Connection?
In today's society, email, social media, and telephone interactions connect many of us to the rest of the globe. In situations when physical contact is not possible, using these technologies to promote a feeling of attachment may be just as beneficial as face-to-face interactions.
Seniors' mental and emotional health depends on their ability to maintain connections with family and friends. Without question, elders benefit from being linked to the outside world. The negative effects of social isolation include sadness and cognitive decline. Our at home care services might help elders overcome social isolation and loneliness by offering innovative alternatives. Some of our services include:
- 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 or other items
- Scheduling and attending virtual doctor's appointments
The Benefits of Seniors Utilizing Technology
Using current technology aids seniors in a variety of ways. It may significantly influence their quality of life by ensuring that they remain well and socially connected to those who matter most to them. Additionally, it can provide respite for family carers attempting to balance caring responsibilities with personal obligations. The following are just a few of the advantages of using technology in elder and at-home care services:
- It has been found that seniors who use technology and social media have fewer chronic conditions and lower depression than those who don't.
- Seniors agree that using technology has made their lives easier for running errands, getting medications, and finding reliable transportation.
- Modern technology is mentally stimulating for older adults as there are endless games, apps, and streaming services for them to take advantage of.
- Seniors and their families no longer have to fear being at home alone, thanks to safety devices that alert family members and the appropriate channels of an accident or fall.
Contact Us Today For a FREE Home Safety Assessment and Consultation
Contact our senior care team to learn more about integrating technology into our at home care solutions in Columbia, Irmo, Cayce, and the surrounding region. We would gladly answer any questions you may have and set up a no-obligation consultation at no cost to you. Click one of the options below to begin using Comfort Keepers.
