The "robot+elderly care" model requires both technology and humanistic care

2025-01-02

On December 31st, according to Guangzhou Daily, the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao (Guangdong) Silver Hair Economic Industrial Park Development Conference was held at the China Europe Center in Shunde District, Foshan City on December 30th. At the same time, the Implementation Plan for Promoting High Quality Development of Silver Hair Economy in Shunde District, Foshan City was officially released. The Implementation Plan proposes to expand and strengthen the advantage manufacturing of silver hair, while promoting aging friendly transformation and creating a number of aging friendly transformation demonstration points, developing the elderly intelligent and wearable equipment industry led by silver hair robots, exploring the "robot+elderly care" model, and focusing on the development of health care service robots and their highly related software and hardware sub fields. The "robot+elderly care" model has once again become one of the focuses of regional aging friendly transformation. With the deepening of China's aging population, the demand for elderly care services is growing. Data shows that there is a shortage of 5.5 million elderly care workers in China, with a turnover rate of 40% to 50% for newly added elderly care workers. For professional nursing staff, the intervention of intelligent robots can fill the gap in peer manpower; For elderly people living alone, they have precise sensing technology that can monitor their vital signs in real time and record and transmit health data in a timely manner, making it convenient for medical staff, children, and themselves to understand the situation and be prepared for emergencies; For elderly people with limited mobility, the emergence of intelligent robots such as toilet robots and portable bathing machines can not only enhance their self-care ability, but more importantly, maintain their self-esteem in their later years; For children, reliable intelligent robots can not only alleviate their own retirement pressure, but also reduce labor costs for long-term use; In terms of society, the intelligent elderly care robot industry has a huge silver haired economic market, and elderly care resources can be allocated more reasonably and efficiently, which can to some extent alleviate the economic pressure of social elderly care and promote the sustainable development of the elderly care industry. However, while embracing the innovative achievement of the "robot+elderly care" model with enthusiasm, we must also be aware of the various challenges and problems that may be faced in its development and implementation process, and maintain a rational and cautious attitude. At present, robot elderly care services cannot guarantee absolute safety in every aspect. In the field of elderly care, intelligent machines must prioritize reliability and safety in technology research and product design, and establish strict quality inspection standards and risk prevention and control systems. Furthermore, elderly care can never and should not become a 'fully automated' job. Elderly care always relies on emotions and interpersonal relationships. Humans cannot completely free themselves from caregiving labor. The dignity of individual life, warm hugs, patient listening, and sincere communication are still crucial. While promoting the intelligent elderly care model, all parties cannot ignore the importance of traditional family care and humanistic care. Robot+Elderly Care "is a supplement to the traditional family based elderly care model, rather than a replacement. By combining the two, a new ecosystem of elderly care that combines technology and humanity can be built, allowing the elderly to live comfortably in the convenience of intelligent services and enjoy the warmth of time under the nourishment of human emotions. At the same time, the reversal of social attitudes is also a key factor in the normal promotion of the "robot+elderly care" model. The fear of technology among humans is more pronounced among the elderly, especially when it comes to personal care. The unfamiliarity and unease of some elderly people are inevitable; However, family members hold different attitudes towards intelligent elderly care due to their different educational beliefs. Therefore, it is urgent for the public to have a correct understanding of intelligent elderly care technology. We can learn from successful pilot experiences at home and abroad, and through various forms such as science popularization lectures and experiential activities, let the elderly and their families experience the functions and advantages of intelligent robots firsthand, and cultivate a fertile ground suitable for the vigorous development of intelligent elderly care models. The "robot+elderly care" model is not an aerial attic. In this era where high-quality elderly care models are needed, deeply integrating technology with elderly care demands is an adaptation to China's objective reality. Undoubtedly, the road ahead is full of thorns and challenges, but as long as we adhere to the development concept of people-oriented, work together in the dimensions of technological innovation, safety guarantee, emotional nourishment, and ideological guidance, take beautiful aspirations as the goal, take hidden dangers and concerns as the alarm, and build a modern mulberry and elm sunset for the elderly. (New Society)

Edit:Luo yu    Responsible editor:Wang er dong

Source:rednet.cn

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