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5 Amazing Technologies That Help Shape the Social Care Services of the Future

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Sarah Davies
5 Amazing Technologies That Help Shape the Social Care Services of the Future

Social care services are vital to the health of our society and the wellbeing of our people. The only downside is that they’re expensive to manage, and the majority of people don’t have access to the services they require in a timely manner.

By bridging these gaps through technology, quality social care services can be provided nearly instantaneously and in a far more cost effective manner than before.

1. Smart Home Devices

Seniors often need social care services to help them fill the gaps in their ability to survive independently. With smart phone devices, seniors may be able to live independently for longer. Smart devices synced to a remote can allow seniors to do more for themselves. If home processes are automated, like turning lights off and on or controlling the temperature, seniors can rest more. Since smart home devices and smart speakers often include security systems and can easily be set to automatically remind seniors to take their medications, they can also help them live safer and healthier without as much intervention.

2. eLearning

Everyone giving or receiving social care services can benefit from eLearning. The ability for social care provider to learn virtually can help them maintain current care standards without a disruption in their work. The ability for social care recipients to learn virtually may allow them to get on the right track to independence. They can obtain a virtual education and use it to find a job that will lead them to greater financial independence.

3. Virtual Check-Ins

People receiving ongoing social care need to be able to meet with their support worker or the individual overseeing their case on a regular basis. Since they don’t all have access to a vehicle, the system of appointments and check ins gets jammed. Through video conferencing, virtual check-ins can speed the process along. Whether they need to discuss their case or give and receive status updates, virtual check-ins will allow social care workers to accomplish more while keeping overhead costs to a minimum.

4. Computer Based Therapy

Several kinds of therapies can be delivered via computer or smartphone. These therapies can include personal consultations, as well as learning materials or surveys to evaluate the patient’s progress. Virtual drug addiction therapies have shown great promise. Virtual mental health based therapies have shown similar promise. People who don’t need immediate medical care, like physical therapy or injections, can telecommute to their appointments.

5. Resource Based Apps

Technology affords people with the opportunity to help themselves. Rather than calling or visiting their social care office, they can utilize resource based apps. There are apps to help the youth learn to budget and find careers. There are apps to help the disabled schedule and manage their medical appointments. There are even medical apps that allow people who need to stay on top of their healthcare check their symptoms, as well as monitor and record things like their blood pressure and their blood sugar levels. While these apps don’t completely take the place of a proper social care professional, the data they collect and provide makes a social care worker’s job much easier.

 

Technology has changed nearly everything around us, and the impact its making on the social care services industry is tremendous. Since many tech based routes utilize devices that care recipients likely already own, like smartphones, implementing these procedures is both easy and effective.

 

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