Supporting Mental Health and Wellness with Enabling Technology
Did you know remote supports through enabling technology can address a wide range of health concerns, including support for individuals with mental health conditions? May is Mental Health Awareness month and according to Mental Health America, 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime.
Stress plays a significant role in our mental health and during COVD-19, individuals might experience a heightened state of stress. As a result of the pandemic, individuals might have:
Changes in sleep or eating patterns.
Limited access to community and social supports.
Worsening of mental health and/or chronic health conditions.
Concerns about their health or the health of loved ones.
Due to the significant negative impact anxiety can have on our emotional state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends finding ways to reduce stressors.
Enabling technology via remote supports is a powerful tool for addressing health and safety concerns associated with mental health issues, especially when those issues are affecting a person’s ability to live an empowered, independent life.
Remote Supports Can Help:
Individuals gain and maintain independence, even during times of crisis.
Create a healthy routine for individuals needing assistance.
Individuals take care of themselves with audible prompts reminding them to “eat dinner” or “call mom to go for a walk.”
Remind individuals to take medications.
Provide caregivers and individuals with insight into changes with sleep patterns, such as waking and wandering during the night.
Offer peace of mind to both caregivers and individuals.
Create an opportunity for face-to-face check-in and support during a time of social distancing.
SimplyHome’s Remote Support Solutions
Taking care of our mental health is important year-round. And for some people, that might mean needing assistance. Our remote support technology redefines quality of life at any stage by addressing a wide variety of concerns. Our technology supports the interests, priorities, and strengths of the individual in order to promote that person’s quality of life, independence, and self-determination.
Our toolkit of products and services includes:
The SimplyHome System: By communicating with multiple sensors to observe activities of daily living, the SimplyHome System prompts the completion of daily routines and proactively alerts caregivers if assistance is needed.
NucleusCare: Full of features that help you live independently and stay connected, NucleusCare uses a live, two-way video on a tablet-style device to keep individuals connected to their care team. Remote support team members can drop-in for video check-ins, schedule reminder messages, and perform wellness checks. The provider website makes setting up new staff and clients, managing alerts, and creating custom messages efficient and effective.
Medication Dispenser: Individuals can access prescribed medicine independently without the concern of overmedication. Caregivers can receive alerts about missed medication times via text, email, or phone.
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS): For people who desire to live independently, being able to get help quickly is key to success. With the press of a button, the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) notifies our 24/7 Response Center that assistance is needed.
Ring Video Doorbell: Answer the door from anywhere with this wireless video doorbell. Receive instant alerts when someone rings the doorbell or when motion is detected, and see and speak with visitors from anywhere using your smartphone or tablet.
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