Technology is everywhere. It has infiltrated almost every facet of life. Who are we kidding? It has infiltrated every aspect of life. It is involved in transportation, business, and even our bedrooms. For people of advancing years, technology can feel overwhelming. Some people resist change and have kept technology at arm’s reach for as long as possible, but maybe now it seems almost impossible to continue doing that. Assisted living services could be the answer to the question they never thought to ask.
When a person in their 70s or 80s finally gets a smartphone or tablet or even a laptop, the learning curve is going to be steep. It’s going to be extremely difficult for them to understand how to use these things, how to make sense of it all, how to connect to the Internet, or even how or why they can control their lights, security systems, and even their TV from this little device that also makes phone calls.
For these men and women, technology can overwhelm them. It can be frustrating. It can even be frightening in many aspects. To look at this small, handheld device and be able to see your grandchild or great-grandchild on it from another part of the country or around the world, speaking to you in real-time, it’s both amazing, inspiring, and intimidating.
Even though there are many benefits technology brings for staying connected and improving quality of life and safety, some seniors — in fact, many seniors — will be afraid of it. They won’t even know how to ask for help.
Assisted living could be the answer to their living situation.
Whether a senior is living alone, with their spouse of decades, or with a close friend, assisted living is an elder care option they might want to consider. At assisted living, there are many other peers their age, some who might even be friends they haven’t seen in a long time, who often share common interests, activities, hobbies, and reluctance to embrace new technologies.
Many of these seniors will have at least some experience with technology, and they could certainly help. They would be more likely to understand the learning curve seniors face, and the common questions and challenges that can overwhelm, but there are also staff members who offer assistance at any given time.
How does technology improve the quality of life for aging seniors?
For one thing, modern technology has allowed people to stay more connected than ever to their loved ones through social media, video teleconferencing apps, and other similar devices.
It has also improved safety by allowing people to have small cameras quickly and easily installed in their homes, in their rooms, and elsewhere to keep track of things. Technology can also offer reminders for aging seniors about prescription medications, doctors’ appointments, and much more.
Put this all together in a comfortable, welcoming, active environment like a quality assisted living facility, and you have the perfect recipe for a completely new, invigorating quality of life for aging seniors.
If there’s a senior in your life who seems overwhelmed by technology, who doesn’t seem to grasp it, who is living alone, or who is struggling with activities of daily life, talk to them about assisted living and tell them just some of the ways it can improve their life overall.
If you or an aging loved one is considering a move to an Assisted Living Facility for Care Services in Marietta GA please contact the caring staff at Woodland Ridge today. 770-431-7055
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