Social Care for Seniors in and Around Hot Springs, AR
Visiting Angels of Hot Springs uses a well-rounded approach to improve the health of your loved one, and part of that includes using modern technology to aid in the care of seniors. FaceTime and Skype allow seniors to keep in contact with loved ones even when they can't be there in person, which may help them maintain social connections and a sense of belonging.
We recognize the need for a well-rounded approach while providing care for seniors in Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Fountain Lake, and surrounding areas in Arkansas. As part of this all-encompassing approach, we focus not only on assisting clients with everyday tasks, but also fulfilling their need for social engagement and companionship. Our Social Care program makes use of popular digital tools and platforms such as Facebook, Skype, and FaceTime to encourage family engagement and communication.
Benefits of Technology when Providing Care for Seniors in Hot Springs, AR and Surrounding Areas
According to the Phoenix Center in Washington, D.C., family members can help elders who are depressed by allowing them to access the internet. At the same time, a University of Arizona study discovered that seniors' working memory can increase if they use Facebook, demonstrating the importance of helping seniors learn how to use modern tools stay connected with friends and family.
Helping seniors gain access to these social tools can help lift their spirits and provide a sense of togetherness with their friends and family. At Visiting Angels of Hot Springs, our caregivers can assist seniors navigate the necessary technology on their phones or computers to keep them connected with their loved ones, so they never feel too far apart.
How Our Social Care Program Can Help Your Loved One
Seniors who participate in the Social Care Program from Visiting Angels of Hot Springs can learn how to use a cell phone, text, or use technologies such as Skype or FaceTime, to name a few of the skills they can acquire. Aside from learning to construct a Facebook page and engage with others as part of companion home care, they can also receive training in this area. Other skills they can learn include purchasing online and utilizing a search engine to conduct research online, among other activities.
Contact our Hot Springs, AR, office to learn more about how our Social Care Program can assist your loved one and how technology can make their lives more enjoyable and fulfilling.
Serving Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Fountain Lake, and the Surrounding Area
Visiting Angels HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
320 Ouachita Ave #312Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 501-222-3493