As the population of older adults grows, so does the number of seniors living alone and in need of help that they can’t always get.
Many people want to age in place, but don’t have a way to do so safely. This is especially true for individuals who live alone or with caregivers who are not available 24/7. It’s easy for things like health issues and accidents to go unnoticed until it’s too late.
Using healthcare technology allows you to monitor your loved one from afar without being intrusive or overbearing. By using devices such as motion sensors, cameras, and smart home systems, you can keep an eye on them while still allowing them their independence. You’ll be able to see when something has gone wrong before it becomes a major issue – whether that means someone falls out of bed at night or doesn’t take their medicine during the day. With this kind of monitoring system in place, there will always be someone watching.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction to the channel
[01:14] Introduction to David E. Williams
[02:46] Share with us a little bit about yourself on a personal level?
[03:28] What do you see are some of the newest advances in healthcare technology for older adults?
[05:22] What’s the biggest challenge you think in technology adoption among older adults?
[07:57] Do you think older adults are interested in using technology designed for them? Or do you think some were just not interested?
[10:03] What do you think are some of the misconceptions about healthcare technology for older adults?
[12:04] Which specific areas do you think technology could help seniors age in place?
[18:02] What future improvements or changes in life can we expect from healthcare for older adults?
[22:34] What do you think is the best use of technology for people with dementia?
[25:16] With all the technologies that you mentioned can our society afford this kind of healthcare technology for seniors?
[28:28] How can we keep our elderly loved ones safe in terms of their wellbeing and privacy, and all-around safety while using cutting-edge medical and technological resources?
[34:34] How can let’s say high tech and low tech work together to benefit seniors? Let’s say those living independently with or living with their caregivers?
[40:12] Why do you think new innovations in tech are not being created exclusively for the aging population?
[43:25] Do you have anything else that you would like to share?
[43:49] How can people reach out to you?
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Bio:
Passionate believer in the power of technology to transform healthcare, David E. Williams has dedicated his career to ensuring that its benefits reach patients and providers. The next major wave of innovation is going to come from digital health–the convergence of medical devices, diagnostics, patient engagement tools, and data analytics for monitoring acute episodes, chronic disease management, and care coordination.
As a healthcare strategy consultant, entrepreneur, board member and blogger on the Health Business Blog He has written thousands of posts about digital health transformation in healthcare over the past decade as well as recorded hundreds of podcasts.
You can find out more about David Williams on these platforms:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideugenewilliams/
Health Business Blog: https://healthbusinessgroup.com/blog/
Health Business Group: https://healthbusinessgroup.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealthBizBlog