Though you may not associate South By Southwest (SXSW) with Senior Living, many of the innovations on display at this multimedia event fall in line with the needs of older adult care recipients. Recently, the industry media outlet Senior Housing News showcased a few of the standout technologies in Austin last week that tie in to Senior Living.
Wellness and quality of life are becoming top priorities for people of all ages, as the American population embraces preventative care in lieu of reactive and often costly medical intervention. For this reason, devices that act as safeguards to promote well-being are leading the way in Senior Living and health care innovation. At SXSW, attendees scrutinized pill bottles equipped with medical alert functions and foot sensors that gauged balance. There was even a line of adult briefs designed to scan for urinary tract infections and other common health concerns among the elderly.
These examples are a testament to how integral a role technology is poised to play in caregiver support and older adult quality of life in the years to come. The elderly population is expanding rapidly, and telecare innovations like remote monitoring are quickly becoming a standard rather than a luxury in the most competitive Senior Living communities.
At Independa, we understand the role that older accessible technology can play in helping older adults retain their independence while reaping the benefits of continued support and care. Independa's interface, which is accessed through the TV, has been designed to transform a familiar device – the television – into a tool for social engagement, medical reminders and calendaring. Offering senior adults a better way to stay engaged with loved ones and remain independent. Our CloudCare technology also provides a complete in-residence care solution with full integration to remote and wireless health devices. Contact us today through our online form to learn more.
