What are the current trends in integrated health care and medical services in the senior care industry?

 Every day shower million droplets of new trends and innovations. One might feel outdated if one misses a single day. Every field has something new springing up daily. Here is a blog for you to munch on the current trends in the healthcare and medical care services in the senior care industry.

 

The senior population has been rapidly increasing in India. Among the 1.3 billion people, more people are aging than ever before. Between 2020 and 2050, there will be a startling 320 million more seniors (those over 60), a 130% increase from the current 139 million. As the silver community is increasing swiftly we are also noticing a spike in the business opportunities in the senior care industry. 

 

The number of senior people has increased, and so has the mistreatment of the aged. More than 15 million senior Indians are homebound, making them more susceptible to exploitation, health issues, fraud, and even threats of violence. One in twenty old people in India is reportedly the victim of abuse, according to the Longitudinal Survey of India (LASI) study. 60% or older individuals made up 5% of those who had experienced abuse. 53% of them stated that they only encountered it sometimes, 14% regularly, and 33% just a few times. Additionally, we have seen a rise in elder isolation and loneliness. All these have led the senior care industry to come up with new trends, plans, and services to cater to the needs of the elderly. 

 

The trends in the healthcare industry have observed some beneficial outcomes. Recent times have seen some unexpected technological and digital advancements. 

 

Technology isn't just for social media and video games. Additionally, it may get you access to crucial services like medical assistance. You can communicate with medical specialists via telehealth from the convenience of your home, but that's only the beginning.

 

Telehealth is the use of telecommunications technology, such as computers and mobile devices, to obtain healthcare services remotely. However, telehealth is different from telemedicine. Telehealth includes services like provider education, administrative meetings, and medical education that medical professionals are more likely to use.

 

To help the aging population, some assisted living and home care facilities are becoming smart homes. Seniors are using voice assistants to help them remember important daily tasks like when to eat, take their medications, or see their doctor. Smart pillboxes assist with medication scheduling and dose management. Even some smart clothing is already assisting physicians in tracking the movements of their patients to look for abnormal gaits or to notify the care team if a fall happens. Beyond that, personal robots, smart beds, and even motion detectors can improve the quality of assisted living.

 

As mentioned early, a lot of reasons including the growth in the geriatric population, and the abuses against the elderly have escalated the need for senior care providers. The senior care industry is also booming with a new service now and then to benefit the elderly. They provide not only healthcare services but also other care services as well. Services like assisted living, home healthcare, etc., have been benefitting not just the elderly but also their children who couldn’t stay in close quarters with their parents. At times, the elderly with serious health conditions might prefer staying at home and receiving the care provided at hospitals. In the present days that is possible as well. Any medical assistants are now made available at home. 

 

Engulfing the current trends in the senior care industry, Athulya Senior Care has also been catering to the needs of the senior for nearly a decade now. We focus on serving the elderly population with a personalized senior-friendly approach. Our services include non-emergency ambulance, nursing assistance at home, palliative care, transition care, home care services, assisted living, and whatnot. Our non-emergency ambulance provides you transportation facilities when the elderly with or without medical conditions wants to travel from one place to another and it is not confined only to travel for medical reasons. Palliative care focuses on providing relief from pain and symptoms of serious illnesses. Transition care is a bridge to the gap between the hospital environment and the home environment.