Today's Home Health Care Technology for Seniors

Seniors today have experienced a huge evolution in technology throughout their lives. From the first color television to the explosion of smartphones, they have seen more change than maybe any other generation in history.

Even though this cultural shift towards technology may be intimidating, there has never been a better time to be a senior. In addition to valuable PCA services, thousands of devices exist today that help seniors live a more independent life and improve their in-home health.

Stay Connected:

• Online Video Chat Services – Makes face-to-face conversation possible for anyone with a high-speed Internet connection.
• Social Media – Stay up to date with friends and family by viewing photos and posts.

Stay Healthy:

• Exercise with a Video Game System – Make exercising fun with games that promote a whole range of exercises for all levels.
• Fitness Tracking Devices – Use wearable gadgets to monitor your movements throughout the day.

Stay Safe:

• Personal Emergency Response Systems – Often worn around the neck, these devices will instantly alert help in case of an emergency.
• GPS Tracking Systems – Useful to care for dementia patients at home that have a history of wandering.
• In-Home Health Monitoring Systems – Motion sensing cameras that can catch subtle changes in daily health or contact emergency help if needed.

For many seniors, understanding these new forms of home health care technology may seem overwhelming. Different community programs exist that are designed to help seniors understand and use technology, and tech-savvy grandchildren are a great resource for seniors to learn more about home health possibilities.

Best Home Care’s personal care assistants are ready to help seniors embrace technology. Contact us today to learn more about our home care services and ways you can use home health care technology to begin living a more independent life.