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Assisted Living Facility Smart Building Technology
A BUILDING THAT CARES
Innovative PoE Systems for Senior Living Facilities
The implementation of assisted living facility smart building technology can truly set some facilities apart from other senior living housing communities or nursing homes. The use of Power over Ethernet lighting and devices controlled by Inspextor PoE software enhances resident health and experience while easing staffing burdens. Inspextor is recognized as the most straightforward PoE software platform to install and operate, based on real customer feedback.
Understanding the importance of lighting—one of the most crucial systems on a PoE platform—Inspextor ensures optimal lighting for senior resident health and comfort. Additionally, integrating partner sensors can further promote nursing home resident well-being and reduce conditions that contribute to falls.
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Advantages of Smart Building Technology in Assisted Living Facilities
Overall, assisted living facility smart building technology helps to create safer, more comfortable, and efficient environments for residents while boosting operational effectiveness for the building as well as the staff.
Enhanced Safety & Security
Senior housing communities can benefit from advanced safety features, including video surveillance, access control systems, and emergency response mechanisms, ensuring the protection of residents, staff, and visitors in the building.
Increased Resident Comfort
Assisted living facility smart building technology in assisted living facilities offers residents a more comfortable living environment with the ability to personalize lighting, temperature, and other environmental factors to suit their preferences.
Improved Energy Efficiency
With 802.3bt low-voltage power, energy consumption is reduced and utility costs are lowered. This is due to intelligent systems that automatically adjust lighting and temperature based on occupancy and time of day, minimizing waste at nursing homes.
Remote Monitoring & Management
With Power over Ethernet technology, staff can remotely monitor and manage essential systems like HVAC, lighting, and security, improving operational efficiency and reducing the need for on-site maintenance in assisted living facilities.
Enhanced Data Analytics
Assisted living facility smart building technology can provide data insights that can help inform decision-making around facility management and resident care. For example, analytics can be used to monitor resident activity levels, detect falls or other health events, and track maintenance needs.
THE BENEFITS
- Circadian rhythm support
- Daylighting options
- Automated nighttime lighting for safe bathroom trips
- Health sensors for automated alerts to staff
- Environmental sensors
- And more
Smart Building Tech Use-Cases in Assisted Living Facilities
Early Detection of Infection
At an assisted living facility using Inspextor Power over Ethernet solutions, the local nurse on staff noticed that one of the residents triggered the motion light at night more than five times. This automation was designed to help residents orient themselves at night and reduce falls. But even with normal aging, it is unusual for anyone to get up that often. The on staff nurse investigated in the morning and detected an early-stage infection in the resident. Thanks to this trigger and data, the resident was able to receive treatment before the infection progressed.
Mitigation of Sundowner’s Syndrome
Sundowner’s Syndrome, also known as sundowning or late-day confusion, has an array of effects that can impact individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Each person is affected differently but symptoms can include feelings of sadness, fear, delusions, hallucinations, and agitation. It leads to inadequate rest for both the people who have it and their caregivers and can exacerbate existing symptoms. Learn more about Sundowner’s Syndrome.
Assisted living facility smart building technology can help mitigate Sundowner’s Syndrome. One approach for treatment is to use lighting that mimics natural daylight, which has been shown to improve sleep patterns and reduce agitation in Alzheimer’s patients. This type of smart PoE lighting in nursing homes can help regulate circadian rhythms and improve overall mood and behavior. Learn more.
Another approach is to use colored lighting, which has been shown to have a calming effect on some Alzheimer’s patients. For example, blue lighting has been found to reduce agitation, while red lighting can stimulate appetite.
