Andy Greaves, sales director at TVC Technology Solutions Ltd, outlines the many benefits offered to care home residents and staff alike by modern audio-visual technology
Walk into a progressive UK care home today, and behind the smiles in the lounge and the lively chatter at the dining table, discreet technology is enhancing wellbeing, easing staff workloads, and giving managers cost-effective tools to elevate the resident experience. Modern audio-visual installations have moved far beyond the days of a single corner television or a crackly PA system. They now encompass purpose-built hospitality TVs, interactive displays, digital audio, control systems and digital signage.
Yet, the difference between consumer-grade AV equipment and care-home environment-tailored solutions is night and day. Standard domestic TVs, often purchased online, may only come with a consumer warranty that becomes void the moment they are used commercially. By contrast, hospitality or semi-hospitality TVs are specified for round-the-clock, multi-user environments, backed by proper commercial warranties.
Hospitality screens also bring features that both residents and carers appreciate, such as volume-limit options, welcome messages that greet residents by name, and intuitive interfaces that reduce confusion. Ergonomic accessories such as remotes with oversized buttons allow frail or visually impaired residents to navigate TV channels without frustration. Interactive displays and IPTV (Internet Protocol television) solutions add another layer of value, whether streaming calming visuals, daily news, or video calls with family, or enabling collaborative games like chess and digital jigsaws that foster social interaction between residents.
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