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From the research done by our staff at Senior Connections (see snippets below), it is clear that:
People who remain connected during their senior years have better outcomes in a range of social, physical and psychological measures.
Communications, Healthcare and Aged-care will be increasingly technology-based in the future.
Learning how to master technology and use it for day-to-day activities is an achievement in itself that provides many benefits for seniors who achieve it.
Seniors on average are understandably behind on the technological curve, and no one, not the government, nor aged-care providers, nor social support services are going to help seniors catch up.
That is where Senior Connections can help: If you can identify any day-to-day activities where mastering technology would improve your life then our staff are here to assist you.
Finally, the aged care system is well behind other sectors in the use and application of technology and has no clear information and communications technology strategy. This mix of factors has resulted in an aged care sector that is behind the research, innovation and technological curves.Findings of the Aged Care Royal Commission
Virtual care is the future of healthcare and in order to retain the benefits of deprescribing, additional initiatives should be in place to address the challenges that elderly patients may experience in accessing deprescribing virtually. These initiatives should involve supporting and providing one to one teaching on how to use technology to access health services. Where clear and effective technical support is in place to address any concerns, questions and challenges.
Enhancing senior use of technology, such as phone, computers, tablets and etc. benefits both government and business. Understanding the motivators that heighten computer usage in this group is a crucial step toward finding solutions for better connectivity with the wider society as well as within communities and family groups.
The use of computers by seniors is currently booming, as this group has significantly increased its use of information and communication technologies in daily life, on both personal and professional levels. New technologies can be effective in developing social relationships, leisure and entertainment opportunities, and life-long learning habits and access services and care. The availability of electronic resources and provided support for older adults increases the quality of the aging experience and enhancing the tools adapted to suit their physical and cognitive characteristics.
Today's research suggests that policy efforts need to emphasize the strengthening of existing networks for seniors as well as the establishment of interventions that are outside of older adults’ existing ties. The research show that learning how to master technology and use it for day to day activities is in itself a form of social support that provides opportunities to strengthen the networks of seniors.
There were four dimensions of constraints encountered by seniors while dealing with computer technologies: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, structural, and functional constraints. Which indicates that senior technology users might face diverse barriers at different age stages. Implications for developing an effective support program and pathways pals an import role in usability and applicability of technologies for the senior audience.
Technology can address the need for:
Social connection: Video Chat/Social Media keep you in touch with loved ones
Safety
Exercise for the body and the mind
Medication monitoring and management
Health monitoring
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