There’s no denying that technological innovation is affecting almost every aspect of people’s lives and individuals of all age groups, especially when it comes to communicating with each other. More than 40 percent of seniors 65 or older for example, own a smartphone, with applications like Skype and FaceTime that let people to keep in touch regularly. While these advances have made communication more accessible and convenient, there are still some situations where that isn’t the case.
One of the top concerns when choosing long-term care institutions for elderly relatives is the ability to stay in touch, which can be very difficult since many of these institutions suffer from poor reception. As someone whose grandmother spent more than a year in a nursing home before passing, I can attest to these frustrations. To make matters worse, facility owners are unable or unwilling to improve reception because of high costs (with some upgrades costing $2-4 per square foot) and the disruption such renovations will be to residents.
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