The epidemic has left its mark on the high-tech industry – good and bad. As the new year approaches, some industry experts will share trends and forecasts for the future.
Technology
Technology is about to change the landscape of the competition for future care retirement / life plan communities and other long-term care settings, according to a high-quality living survey survey by CLA.
According to the respondents of the survey, new residents are looking forward to the high hopes and comfort of technology. Fifty-eight percent of the participants said they planned to invest in new technology in the next five years, while 37% said they were in the process of developing custom programs and applications to use the data.
The outbreak continues to focus on the importance of technology in the lives of the elderly, K4Connect reports. The company says the changes that many residents – and communities – have made during the epidemic are likely to change forever.
The search for the right technology will continue this year, said Eric Varin, vice president of Day Day Customer Success. He said the trial and error period of finding the right technology stack is at the forefront and in the lives of the elderly, which is focused on marrying health care services and hospitality.
K4Connect Chief Development Officer Keith Stewart predicts that more technology industries will invest in services for older people, including major device manufacturers, commercial electronics suppliers, and healthcare.
Stuart “The line is fading” between active adult / 55-plus and early care, including independent living at home and aging. She says the confusion follows the health trends led by companies that market fitness equipment and health technology.
Gigabit services – primarily riding and on-demand delivery – have also begun to enter the older adult market. Stuart estimates that these services will be expanded as the demographic structure shifts from technology-based infants to wealthier infants.
Cindy Phillips Technology, K4Advisors’ Chief of Staff and Management Partner, predicts that it will help seniors find ways to engage and serve the elderly in many ways before they move on to higher life. They are options for teaching the pros and cons of the benefits of the elderly lifestyle and embarking on a community journey.
“By 2022, we will see older communities start serving the elderly in many ways before they move in, which will help build relationships from the beginning,” she said. “Communities may be given priority for security supplies, dining or special events, a marketplace or a travel club, even with health care / short-term rehabilitation.
Phillips also anticipates that many communities will take a stand designed to support resident technology.
“Covid has indeed proven that technology is here to stay, and communities need to invest in resources to support it, accelerate it, and integrate it into action and security programs,” she said. “By recognizing the importance of technology and adding some structures, we will look at how it can be evaluated and implemented by residents’ technology consulting groups, IT directors and occasionally the chief information officer at the operator level.”
Manpower
According to 98% of respondents to the CLA Lifestyle Survey, employee access will continue to be a “popular challenge” in the future.
“Reasonably high vacancies, coupled with approximately one-third of respondents, indicate that they do not believe the current skills set is needed in the future, and both focus on the need for current manpower management. Read the CLA report.
Last month, a group of industry leaders said the sector would continue to face manpower and operational challenges by 2022, but panel members said they were optimistic about the new year, which would encourage technology and innovation recovery.
OnShift’s latest Workforce 360 Survey report and NIC Executive Survey predict that operators’ perceptions of the workforce will be hampered by the shortage of manpower and that employers need to be creative in their recruitment and retention efforts.
Varin says operators need to pay more attention to the work experience to solve the labor force problem in the industry. He said retention bonuses, signing bonuses and salary increases would not be enough.
Health
It is well-known that the next generation is looking for a better life for the community, a sense of purpose and a place to develop. They are also looking for health and wellness options to help them live a better life.
According to One Day Variety, the housing battle is fierce, and companies need to create a high standard of living to keep customers’ hopes competitive.
Technology provides greater visibility for residents’ health, leaving senior living operators in a strong position to customize their care offerings and preventative measures, Varin said.
In order to be successful in healthcare over the next decade, ETA Adviser said, the industry must continue to expand innovations that integrate and coordinate services for complex care people. States, the federal government and the Foundation, must continue to “push the envelope on Medicare-Medicaid merger,” the ATI said.
“He hopes the move will lead to better health care at home,” he said. ATI says the new year will focus on the implications for Medicare users and their families, as well as the best way to integrate financially integrated personalized care.
ATI also said it would address risk models led by capital and suppliers.
“Disrupting better care delivery requires a lot of capital and money to attract it,” said a consultant based in Washington, DC. ATI says it is committed to improving the quality of care for the increasingly complex care needs of the elderly and plans to address this problem by building a bridge between service providers, payers, policymakers and investors.
Business
CLA’s high standard of living shows that strategic planning is key to future success. Long-term focus includes conducting visual exercises with board members, developing relevant financial plans, converting information into useful insights, and following a strategic plan, the report said.
“Healthcare has swept the world to the unknown,” said CLA Senior Living CEO Mario McKenzie. “Demographic over the next 20 years the number of older individuals has increased rapidly, suppliers have more access to information than ever before, and financial and business plans often involve significant financial costs.
The battle to rebuild net income margins is fierce, leading to an increase in 2022. High-quality sales professionals should be less dependent on incentives and bricks and mortar, and more dependent on selling prices.
According to Stuart, old-fashioned living in the health care business is somewhat different, but like others – business, multiculturalism and hospitality – a more for-profit real estate investment is becoming more and more entrenched when investing in the industry begins.
He said the 2021 merger, merger and acquisition will have lasting results in the new year. In general, Stuart said it will create a professional market with high levels of service and supply.
“The amount of liquid in the space attracts a lot of players and eventually brings a lot of money into the market,” he said. “The rising tide will carry many ships; the disadvantages are that many companies are struggling to adapt to a more competitive market.