Residential aged care facilities are generally not associated with the latest technologies or tech-savvy individuals. However, some aged care homes around the country are starting to implement tech training as part of their aged home care programs. This allows the residents to learn a new skill and potentially makes it easier for them to communicate with friends and loved ones while staying up to date with the latest in current affairs. In this article, The Good Shepherd discusses some different tech-related ways that residential aged care facilities can improve the daily lives of their residents.
Learning to Use a Phone
For residential aged care residents that never learnt to use a mobile phone, this skill can be highly beneficial. Again, learning to use a phone opens up another line of communication between residents and their friends and family. Simple skills like making a phone call or sending a text message can make a big difference in the quality of life for residents, allowing them to keep in touch with their loved ones on their own accord.
Recreational Technology
An aged care home’s recreational area does not have to be solely focused on board games and knitting, it can also include tech-based activities that the residents might enjoy. Skills like how to use modern TVs can open up a whole new world of entertainment for residents, improving their daily quality of life.
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