As global life expectancy continues its upward trajectory, reaching 73.3 years currently and projected to hit 77.4 by 2054, we celebrate a remarkable achievement for humanity. Yet, this welcome longevity also brings with it significant challenges, particularly in the realm of elder care. The landscape of supporting our aging population is evolving rapidly, demanding innovative solutions and a proactive approach to meet the growing needs of a demographic living longer and fuller lives than ever before
As an example case study, Japan is currently the country with the oldest population in the world.
- As of September 2024, 29.3% of Japan’s population is 65 or older
- This figure accounts for 36.25 million people
- 2040 forecast: 34.8%
- 2050 forecast: 37.5%
- 20% are forecasted to be living alone
- According to Japan’s National Police Agency in 2024, over 76,000 people passed away alone in their homes
- 76.4% of these people were 65 or older
It appears that there are two core issues:
- Elderly population is rapidly increasing globally
- Large percentages of elderly are alone and need better ways to reach out
The aging population requires assistive technology for a multitude of reasons including remote patient monitoring, scheduling, communication, telehealth, and more. According to the Pew Research Center 2021, the number one leading cause of the elderly not utilizing technology solutions is Digital Literacy/Lacking Confidence. One third of US adults over 65 years old say they never use the internet at all. Other factors include cost, accessibility, perceived lack of relevance and cognitive limitations.
Based on this, Compunetix has streamlined our solutions to accommodate these concerns and present simple-to-use solutions for our aging populations. Our focus has been to provide the following:
- Robust and easy to use audio/video solutions developed for:
- Assisted living facilities
- Home care
- Integration to existing health portals
- Clients in remote geo-locations
- Cost effectiveness
- Customizability to match your clients comfort level and your workflow
- Brandablity
Two of our core offerings are positioned to address many of these challenges. These products are Video Call Center™ and ConnectNow®+. Both are WebRTC offerings with easy-to-use interfaces, and deployable via many means for convenience: Smart Phone, Tablet, Laptop, Kiosk.
ConnectNow+ is an excellent and reliable unified communications tool designed for seamless remote connections. It empowers users to easily reach loved ones, healthcare providers, and wellness coaches through video conferencing. Key features include live speech-to-text for the hearing impaired and live translation for global communication. Healthcare providers can utilize screen sharing to discuss medical results like X-rays, while assisted living facilities can connect with residents, prospects, families, and services. We’ll work with your organization to integrate ConnectNow+ into your existing workflow for a smooth experience.
Our HIPAA-compliant Video Call Center (VCC) streamlines client engagement through web-based video calls. It offers a user-friendly experience, allowing clients to connect with the right professional—from doctors to language-specific agents—via simple clicks, QR code scans, or existing digital platforms. VCC can deploy intake forms as needed and provides geolocation support for medical crises. An initial operator or triage nurse ensures intelligent routing and can stay on the line post-transfer for continued support. This solution is perfect for telehealth, assisted living facilities, and hospitals, and it’s already in use globally.
To see a demo of our solutions, reach out to Dino Mallas dmallas@compunetix.com for assistance.
