The Future of Elderly Care in Nursing Homes
Class: Summer 2024 Valencia
Abstract
As global demographics shift towards an aging population, the care of the elderly in nursing homes faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. In the context of evolving healthcare technologies, socioeconomic transformations, and increasing demand for compassionate and personalized care, we explore the future landscape of elderly care in nursing homes. Can nursing homes adapt to meet the complex needs of future generations? And how do advancements in technology and shifts in societal values influence this sector?
Trends
Technology Trends
- Extended Reality in Elderly Care
- Advanced Monitoring Technologies
- Automation of Nursing Administrative Tasks
- Supporting Elderly Care with Robotics
Societal & Environmental Trends
- Inversion of the Population Pyramid
- Green Medical Waste Management Needed
- Adaptation Challenges in Nursing Homes
- Renewable Energy on the Rise
Legal & Political Trends
- Structural Changes in Pension Systems
- Evolving Healthcare Data Protection
- Increasing Safety Regulations
- Advancing Environmental Protection Laws
Economic Trends
- Shortage of Healthcare Workforce
- Rising Real Estate Prices
- Higher Expenditure on Healthcare
- Higher Government Debt Levels
Business Models Trends
- Service Personalization; Sustainability Business & Circular Economy
- Improving Service Quality Through Digital Transformation
- Data-driven Decision Making
Business Models
- VITALINK: Recovering Human Connections Using Technology
- FITO: Enhancing Elderly Well-Being Through Interactive Fitness
- Intercare: Connecting Caregivers and Nursing Homes
- InSense: Providing Individualized Care through Immersive Environments
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