Since the introduction of tablets back in 1987, these electronic devices have afforded many great uses and benefits. They are convenient, versatile, easy-to-use, and offer a wealth of information right at your fingertips. Symtech Solutions specializes in life safety communication systems for nursing homes, senior living centers, regional medical centers, and more across the country. Below, we'll take a look at how senior-specific tablets can improve senior life. Contact us today!
Improves Cognitive Health
Any type of brain activity helps to keep seniors' brains sharp. From reading to playing games, tablets allow seniors to exercise their brains. Plus, reading is much easier on tablets because seniors can increase the text size and adjust the brightness levels as they see fit.
Easy for Seniors To Use
Tablets are simpler to use than laptop computers or even phones. A mouse can be challenging for seniors with dexterity issues, and a phone is limited by its size. Tablets, on the other hand, have touch-screens, which are nice for seniors and makes navigation easy. Tablets can be customized for the user, too.
Facilitates Communication With Family
Seniors can feel alone and isolated when they live away from their families in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and the like. A tablet is a great way for seniors to stay in touch with their family and friends with features such as email, video chat, social media apps, and more.
Great Forms of Entertainment
Any type of game that a senior enjoys can be downloaded and easily played on a tablet. From Scrabble to crossword puzzles and Solitaire, tablets make playing games easy. In addition, tablets can be used to listen to music, read books and watch TV, such as Netflix, Hulu, and more. Or, they can express themselves through drawings. Plus, the news is just a touch away.
Helps Stay Connected to Community Events
One of the biggest challenges that seniors face is loneliness. Admittedly, it can be hard to get connected in a senior living community. However, tablets make it super easy for seniors to keep up on the community events that are happening so that they can attend the ones they enjoy and get to know others. Food menus are also available when needed.
Integrates with Home Automation Systems
Seniors with mobility issues can have a hard time getting around, even around their rooms and living spaces. Home automation systems not only make it easier for seniors to perform many tasks, but it also improves safety. For example, seniors can use their tablet that is integrated with their home automation system or Alexa to turn on the light when they need to get up in the middle of the night or to adjust the thermostat easily.
Expedite Care with Telehealth Capabilities
Many tablets in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and the like are integrated with telehealth capabilities. This means that residents can access their medical records, their medicine schedules, and more right from their tablet. Plus, tablets allow for telehealth visits with their medical providers, improving their care even more.
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Symtech Solutions is proud to be a leader in the life safety communications industry. From nurse call and infant security to wander management and hospital whiteboards, we offer everything your nursing home, senior living facility, or nursing home could need. We custom design new rapid response systems to meet your facility's unique needs. We offer upgrades to your existing system, as well as 24/7 support. We want to make sure your residents have the best care possible and your staff has the resources they need to succeed. Reach out to us to get started today!