Raising the Bar in Residential Care
The care home landscape is evolving fast. It’s no longer just about meeting basic needs—residents, families, and regulators expect engaging, connected environments that support both well-being and independence.
So how can care homes meet these rising expectations while tackling challenges like loneliness, staffing pressures, and fierce competition?
While there’s no single answer, a growing area of focus—as explored in a new white paper by Airwave Healthcare—is the role of advanced TV and engagement systems.
Read Airwave Healthcare’s white paper below:
It's not just a TV: Designed for Connection, Built for Care
It’s not just a TV!
Today’s smart TVs and engagement systems offer far more than a few channels and passive entertainment. They’re integrated digital platforms, purpose-built for care environments—designed to inform, connect, and empower. These systems combine:
Smart TVs – Delivering a broad mix of content, from streaming services to educational and therapeutic programmes, all designed with older adults in mind.
Interactive platforms – Letting residents browse and book activities, choose meals, and receive tailored updates via their TV.
Communication tools – Supporting video calls and messaging between residents, families, and friends—bridging distances and reducing isolation.
Accessibility features – Including large fonts, voice control, simplified menus, and subtitles to cater to a range of abilities.
Healthcare integrations – Enabling medication reminders and appointment notifications directly on screen.
Resident-Centred Focus
- For Residents: A Richer Life They combat loneliness by providing endless entertainment and social connection opportunities. Residents regain a sense of personal choice over their daily activities and benefit from cognitive stimulation through interactive games and therapeutic content. Think happier, more engaged residents.
- For Families: Peace of Mind & Connection Families can stay connected through video calls and messaging, or virtual activities. This transparency and continuous engagement offer immense reassurance, knowing their loved ones are active and cared for.
- For Care Home Operations: Efficiency & Differentiation Beyond direct care, these systems streamline daily tasks. Residents can independently choose meals or book activities, freeing up staff to focus on higher-value care. In a competitive market, offering these modern amenities, and even premium service tiers, significantly enhances a care home’s appeal and reputation. They can even lead to long-term cost savings by avoiding retrofits and potentially boosting revenue through higher occupancy.
Plan Ahead
The white paper highlights a clear takeaway: early integration delivers measurable value. Embedding smart TV and engagement systems at the design stage is not only more efficient than retrofitting—it reduces complexity, controls cost, and avoids disruption. Partnering early with technology specialists like Airwave Healthcare ensures a compliant, future-ready infrastructure that supports operational performance from day one.
Redefining Care with Airwave Healthcare
Airwave Healthcare provide TV systems that enhance resident experiences and help future-proof care home infrastructure. Our expertise empowers care homes to harness technology in a way that supports truly exceptional, person-centred care.
TV systems aren’t just about entertainment—they’re about fostering independence, strengthening connections, and building thriving, future-ready communities. It’s a strategic step forward for modern later living.
To explore how these systems could support your care home, get in touch with the team at Airwave Healthcare.
See how we do it
Airwave Healthcare is especially proud of its (award-winning) relationship with the Mansfield Care Group, a premium care provider operating 12 care homes across Scotland.
Watch the video to learn about Airwave Healthcare’s implementation of mycareTV at Mansfield’s Hilton Lodge property in Haddington, East Lothian:
This article is based on insights from our white paper, Enhanced Resident Engagement and Experience: The Strategic Role of TV Entertainment Systems in the Care Home.
