According to the Administration on Aging – a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – the elderly population in America is set to balloon to 72.1 million by the year 2030, which is roughly double its size just 13 years ago.
So, what can care givers and managers do to prepare for this influx without sacrificing the quality of their services? The first step is to address many of the occupancy issues these professionals already face.
Accommodating care recipients who require more monitoring – In any assisted living community, the specific needs of individual residents can vary widely. Care managers can take advantage of the Independa Integrated Cloudcare solution, which uses remote monitoring to keep track of all residents and allows professionals to check in with them remotely through their LG televisions. This way, they can provide continual monitoring for certain clients while still being on hand to assist others as needed.
Cutting costs without cutting corners – The cost of caring for elderly individuals has increased rapidly in recent years, and, due in part to financial difficulties that so many families have to contend with, it is essential for assisted living communities to keep overhead costs low without overextending their resources.
Facilitating the transition for new residents – Moving into an assisted living community is a major adjustment for clients and their family members, so it falls to every care manager to make these individuals feel welcome by keeping them informed of events and activities, while allowing them to connect with their loved ones freely and instantly. With Independa's Angela interface, residents can contact their families via Skype, email and Facebook with the click of a button.
Maintaining quality of care for growing clientele – Every business experiences growing pains, but in this industry, you simply can't afford to sacrifice the quality of your services during this period. Independa's innovative eldercare solutions allow you to maximize the efficiency of your existing resources and enable your community to adapt to the demands of a larger occupancy.
One of the best ways to improve your occupancy rate is to ensure that you are catering to the preferences of the elderly community. Statistics from the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry have shown that independent living is by far the fastest growing segment of this sector, so it is increasingly imperative that care managers provide this service in some form as an extension of their current offerings.
As well as enhancing the quality of care you can provide residents in your assisted living community, Independa's technology-enabled independent living solutions allow you to expand your service to tap into this growing market. Contact us through our convenient online form today to learn how our eldercare solutions can address these industry challenges.
