Hospital & Healthcare Management March 17, 2023
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The global demand for senior care is increasing. According to the World Health Organization, individuals aged 60 and above outnumbered children five years and younger as of 2020. The agency likewise predicts older adults will comprise 22% of the total population by 2050.

Unfortunately, the global healthcare system is strained. In the US alone, 59% of nursing homes had staffing deficiencies, according to the 2021 American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) survey.

Senior care facilities worldwide, including Southern Cross Care in Australia, are tapping various technologies to overcome such challenges and improve healthcare quality and service delivery, which leads to better patient outcomes.

Below are some of the trending advancements in senior care facilities...

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