Sequoia Living Leads the Way in Tech-Forward Senior Living

Sequoia Living embraces tech-forward senior living, integrating innovative technology like telehealth, virtual reality, and smart solutions to enhance residents’ engagement, independence, and quality of life. Recently recognized with a Technology Award for Excellence, Sequoia Living continues to lead in senior living innovations that positively impact older adults and staff.

Technology is transforming every aspect of our lives, including senior living communities. Tech-savvy older adults embrace tech solutions to simplify and improve their lives, and they expect senior living providers to do the same. 

From telehealth services that make health management more convenient and allow seniors to manage their health from the comfort of their apartments to virtual reality experiences that entertain and bring the world to their fingertips, Sequoia Living is at the forefront of technical innovations. These advancements are making a tangible difference in the lives of older adults.

By integrating technology that fosters engagement, independence, and a higher quality of life for residents at Sequoia Living’s Bay Area life plan communities, our organization aims to continue leading in the industry. 

Sequoia Living and its partners recently won a Technology Award for “Delivering on Tech Forward Senior Living.” The award honors providers and companies that demonstrate excellence in developing and implementing cutting-edge technology, recognizing innovation that positively impacts residents and staff of senior living communities.

Robotics is a significant area where technology profoundly impacts the lives of senior living residents and staff. By eliminating routine and repetitive tasks and streamlining operations, robots reduce employee stress and increase employee retention. 

Robots are not only entertaining to residents. They can be programmed to deliver medication, provide emotional support, assist residents with tasks, and provide companionship.  

Visit our newest life plan community, Viamonte, at Walnut Creek, and you’ll likely encounter resident robots roaming the dining room, serving delicious desserts to residents and acting as a table busser to take away dirty dishes. This allows senior living staff to spend less time clearing plates and utensils during dinner service so they can focus on more quality time building relationships and interacting with residents.

Affectionately named Rosie and Robbie, these helpful companions bring smiles to residents’ faces while making daily tasks easier for staff. They blend innovation with warmth in our community.

Virtual reality is a powerful tool for tech-forward senior living communities. This technology is incredibly impactful for residents with limited mobility, allowing them to enjoy new experiences without leaving their community. With virtual reality, seniors can immerse themselves in virtual environments, travel to and experience places they’ve never been, or revisit cherished locations from the past.

The Sequoias Portola Valley offers guided virtual reality experiences to entertain residents. Residents simply put on their headsets, and they’re immediately transported into an experience where they can stroll down memory lane by revisiting favorite vacation destinations, see where staff grew up, or even return to their childhood home.

Using virtual reality, a retired physician who is now a life plan community resident could return to the hospital he worked in. Another resident, who is fond of animals and enjoys the community’s aquarium, had the opportunity to see fish up close and visit a pet shelter virtually.

Telehealth services are one of the most significant advances in tech-forward senior living, allowing older adults to consult with physicians remotely using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, managing their healthcare from anywhere. Whether you’re having cold symptoms, want to discuss a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease, or simply have a routine appointment, your physician is just a click away.

In addition, telehealth services make it easier for senior living caregiving staff and medical professionals to consult with other medical professionals to identify potential health issues and coordinate care.

As technology continues to reshape senior living innovations, Sequoia Living remains dedicated to meeting the needs of digitally engaged residents by enriching their lives through innovative solutions. This commitment extends beyond incorporating robots that assist with daily tasks in common areas and immersive virtual reality experiences that open new worlds to smart and energy-efficient appliances that enhance convenience and sustainability and electric vehicles that promote eco-friendly transportation.

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