One of the main struggles for assisted living communities when it comes to attracting new residents is overcoming the public's preexisting notions of what it's like to live in this environment. Often, elderly citizens are reluctant to leave their current homes for post-retirement residences because they believe it will infringe upon their independence and ability to stay in touch with friends and family. However, many assisted living communities are working to eliminate that line of thinking.
The negative image that many older Americans have of assisted living centers is heavily swayed by pop culture, which often unfairly depicts eldercare establishments as having limited privacy and a clinical atmosphere. This is not always the case, as many communities place great emphasis on creating an inviting environment that promotes active senior living.
An article from the contractor magazine Building Construction & Design discussed the way many institutions are catering towards those seeking housing for the elderly, but aren't looking for the level of monitoring that exists in nursing homes. According to the post, "there is a gray period that could last decades when seniors can live semi-independently. This factor has altered the makeup of 55+ developments in recent years."
Independa is a service that provides both the convenience of assisted living and the satisfaction of independent senior living. With Independa Angela, elderly individuals can stay in contact with friends and family via email, Facebook or Skype, all of which are combined into one easy-to-use portal. The software works in concert with a dedicated Samsung mobile device or LG TV, showing messages right on top of the user's favorite TV programs. Care recipients can then interact with Independa Angela by using their mobile device or LG "magic remote."
If you're interested in giving residents at your community the option to stay connected with Independa, visit our contact us page to reach us by email.
