Virtual home care and community care refer to the delivery of essential healthcare and support services to individuals in their homes or local communities through remote or digital means. This approach leverages technology to provide care, support, and resources to individuals who may have healthcare needs or require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). It allows individuals to maintain a sense of independence and receive personalized care while remaining in the comfort of their own homes. This approach can be especially valuable during times when inperson care is limited or when individuals prefer to minimize physical contact with caregivers.
Both virtual home care and virtual community care are flexible approaches that adapt to individual needs and preferences. They are especially useful when in-person interactions are limited due to factors such as geographical distance, public health concerns, or the desire to receive care and support in the comfort of one’s home or community. These approaches enhance access to healthcare services, support well-being, and empower individuals to take an active role in their health and care.
In Ontario, as in many other regions, homecare has been a critical aspect of healthcare services, particularly for individuals who require assistance with daily activities due to aging, disabilities, or medical conditions. Here are some of the challenges that have been associated with the homecare situation in Ontario:
To address these challenges, efforts have been made by government agencies, healthcare organizations, and advocacy groups to improve the homecare situation in Ontario. These efforts might include workforce training and development, increased funding, policy changes, and innovations in service delivery, including remote virtual care solutions. Invisible-Care is one such solution that is looking to make homecare, community care, attendant care, and rehab support more accessible, affordable, and meaningful.
We are helping to better support vulnerable populations living in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have capacity to serve additional at-risk populations, including by enabling VIRTUAL PSW through combining our platform and device. Please contact us if you feel we may be able to help.