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Harnessing the potential of technology to strengthen the long-term care sector (part 1)

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The Bottom Line

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has affected those in long-term care homes in Canada more than others.
  • Making greater use of technology has been identified as a potential solution to help address some of the biggest problems in long-term care and to improve the health and well-being of residents.
  • Several factors make it hard to identify and harness the potential of technology in long-term care homes, including: residents of long-term care homes have complex health and social needs; there are many long-standing issues in the long-term care sector across Canada; and the full potential of technology isn’t being used to address these issues and to improve the quality of life for residents, caregivers and their families.

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Website Link

https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/blog/2021/08/11/harnessing-the-potential-of-technology-to-strengthen-the-long-term-care-sector-(part-1)
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    Aug 11, 2021

  • Subject Area
    • Information, Referral, & Advocacy
    • Caregiving & Caregiver Support
  • Audience
    • Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
    • Health Authorities
    • Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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