The Latest Advances to Make Life Better for Seniors
Fascinating Senior Care Trends in Brooklyn, NY
The Latest Advances to Make Life Better for Seniors
Most of the products we see on TV are aimed at the youth demographic. For decades, America has been obsessed with young people — and the desire to stay young — and many of the items we see on a regular basis are created with that obsession in mind.
The fact is, however, we're living in an aging society, and designers and planners are waking up to the fact that society has to meet the needs of seniors because it’s the right thing do. Here are just a few of the latest trends in senior care.
Smart Appliances
People of every age have benefitted from availability of smart technologies. Being able to talk to Google or Siri has made it easier for seniors to do all sorts of things such as change the channel or adjust the thermostat. Some advancements are particularly suited to senior care. There is a smart toilet concept, for instance, that’s able to identify changes in health and diet, and a next-gen bed outfitted with sensors so it can change its characteristics according to the weather.
Civic Design
Cities across the countries are coming up with ideas that make it easier for seniors to get out and about. Some of these senior-friendly innovations are both simple and effective. The “Flair” Chair, for example, is a hammock-shaped seat that can be attached to a wall, and laid flat when not in use. These provide more spaces for seating in public spaces and city streets without taking up any room.
At-Home Senior Care
Even seniors who have the regular assistance of a caregiver may want to take care of some of their house cleaning and self-care. If you have a loved one who would like to stay active by doing their own vacuuming (but can’t because of mobility issues), there are vacuum cleaners designed with accessibility in mind. Similarly, there are not only robot vacuum cleaners (which you’re likely already aware of), but there are now robot window cleaners as well!
Our caregivers at Right at Home are used to incorporating the latest developments when providing at-home senior care. For information on how we can provide assistance for your loved one, give us a call today at (347) 554-8400.
