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Enhancing the Quality of Life in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes and memory care facilities often become the last resort for families unable to care for aging loved ones. However, a new tool is emerging that could transform the experience for residents, families, and staff alike. Brian Gould, a retired paramedic, has developed an innovative solution designed to foster better communication and engagement in these facilities.

The Problem with Current Care Models

For many families, it’s heartbreaking to see their loved ones in nursing facilities where they may feel isolated and disengaged. In particular, issues arise when residents express boredom in an environment that is supposed to be enriching. Gould’s journey began with a simple, yet profound, question: Why do residents feel more bored in care facilities than at home, despite the availability of social activities and classes?

Envisioning a Solution

Driven by his background in optimizing processes and software development, Gould decided to take action. Drawing from his retirement savings, he created a tool that records residents' activities, staff interactions, and overall well-being. This tool provides valuable insights for families, allowing them to engage in more meaningful conversations during visits.

Families can access the information through an intuitive website, which serves as a communication platform. Not only can they see what activities their loved ones are participating in, but they can also send messages to both the resident and the care staff, facilitating a two-way dialogue that resembles a more family-oriented home environment.

A Sustainable Model for Facilities

This innovative system does not only benefit the residents and their families. The care facilities can offer this enhanced communication service for a nominal fee. The additional revenue generated can be used to reward staff members who contribute to providing a high level of care. Gould has committed that for the first decade, Proven Care LLC will not take any of this fee for the initial 100 facilities utilizing the service.

Proactive Health Monitoring

Gould’s tool extends beyond communication; it can also help monitor residents' health and well-being through the tracking of activities, food intake, and even cognitive testing results. Early identification of changes in a resident’s condition can drastically improve health outcomes, as families are equipped with critical information.

Gould recognizes that family members often know their loved ones best, and their insights can greatly enhance the monitoring process. By being actively involved, families can report changes in behavior or health that might otherwise go unnoticed, leading to timely interventions.

Selection Process for Facilities

To make the rollout of this innovative solution most effective, Gould's company is collaborating with emergency medical service agencies to nominate nursing and memory care facilities that would benefit from the free software. Although families and staff members are encouraged to request nominations, priority will be given to EMS nominations to ensure that the facilities chosen genuinely need the tool.

Conclusion

Proven Care, LLC envisions a transformed experience for nursing home residents, their families, and the staff who care for them. By bridging the communication gap and creating a transparent environment, this innovative solution promises to improve the quality of life in extended care facilities. Families wishing to nominate a care facility can do so through the Proven Care website and participate in a brighter future for elder care.

For more information, visit Proven Care.