With
medical technology improving in leaps and bounds, the elderly are living longer
with full lives even into their 90s. Technology enhances their lives in other
ways by bringing loved ones closer on a daily basis. From immediate medical
assistance to brain memory games, technology helps the elderly stay connected
to the world.
Security
Systems
Through
Vivint home security and
automation, elderly people can communicate with a security professional if
they feel threatened. If your loved one hears a suspicious sound outside, they
simply press the control panel to engage in two-way communication. Security
professionals can send emergency or medical personnel to the site, if needed.
Doctors
Play a Role
Doctor's
visits can be numerous as you age, but some appointments are simply a
well-being checkup. Through video chats, your doctor can contact elderly
patients for basic appointments over the computer. Although physical checkups
are still necessary, remote patient monitoring helps the doctor stay in touch
more often for better care.
Why does that hurt ?
A
tablet or smartphone offers several applications, or apps, that explain medical
symptoms and procedures. If an elderly person has an ache or pain in a specific
area, it is possible to get an idea about the problem's severity. A pain that
seems benign may be a precursor to a more dangerous issue, including heart
attacks.
Emergency
Pendants
In
the past, emergency bracelets had an engraved description of allergies or
medical issues. With technology, these bracelets use QR, or quick response,
scanning tools. A medical professional simply scans the code to pull up all of
the patient's information, from current medical issues to past surgeries.
Similar to having a bracelet there is also a pendant that is monitored by Vivint security. This is
pendant is pressed whenever seniors are placed in an emergency situation and
will immediately send a signal to send the professionals.
The
fun stuff
Elderly
people that are isolated tend to have poor health. Contact with family and
friends brightens their days. Social media, either through status updates or
pictures, connects the elderly to everyday adventure on a computer, tablet or
smartphone. Seeing a favorite granddaughter's spelling bee video to watching a
funny animal video online keeps the mind refreshed and active.
Through
stimulation and proper medical care, technology refines the later years with
excitement and connections with others. Old high school friends and new
grandchildren are just a click away in this advanced world.
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