ESSENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING
BUILDING ASSISTED LIVING PARTNERSHIPS How can systems adapt to support more people and businesses looking to deliver for those with specific needs and expectations? Some key players have their say. Phil Vlach, Associate Technology & Digital at AdaptEco, specialist in providing smart home technology for assisted living and future-proofed homes, says, “Assisted living communities can benefit greatly from the growing acceptance and use of technology amongst residents. Combined with the advancements and ever-growing benefits of smart care technology, retirement living operators can differentiate by introducing smart assisted living into their communities. “Assisted by the latest digital care, residents can enjoy a longer health-span and active, independent living. Retirement living operators are focusing on what is important today and tomorrow, understanding that the value derived from smart assistive solutions evolves over time. “As residents often move into retirement
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living properties while they are in good health and leading active lifestyles, these solutions initially provide convenience and comfort through the control of lighting, heating, and cooling for example, as well as related property management functions such as non-clinical activities such as concierge services, activities or communication. “At this stage, these solutions provide operators with the ability to make their operations more efficient, to be proactive in their maintenance, and to reduce operating costs while providing added value to residents. Phil adds, “As residents age gracefully in place, they may develop mobility or cognitive impairments that would benefit from assistive technologies that are designed to make life easier and safer. At this stage, operators
can layer assistive technologies like ambient sensors to detect patterns of daily living (such as wearables or smart floors and sensors). The introduction means carers can proactively aid residents or to avoid incidents that would require acute care. Technology can be introduced which includes medication prompts, exercise videos, vital sign monitoring, and detection of health deterioration.”
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AdaptEco has focused exclusively on building a trusted ecosystem of Digital Care Partners that the company assembles in a bespoke fashion for each operator’s project. AdaptEco has over 30 Digital Care Partners in its EcoSystem. Supplier of modern building technology, JUNG joined the EcoSystem in 2021.
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