The Benefits of Preventative Care: Social Care Savings and Improved Quality of Life

Research from the Local Government Association shows that every £1 spent on preventative social care saves £3.17 on early action and support in the health and social care sector, with the potential to save £11.1 billion nationwide. These savings come from fewer hospital admissions, the reduced need for reactive care (e.g. treatment for falls) and less support required for frailty and chronic illnesses, due to these being delayed. These financial savings mean the money can be invested into resources to help individuals in other ways.

Prevention isn’t just about money. Globally, physical inactivity causes 3.9 million premature deaths each year, and in context, this means a person's life expectancy is reduced due to not keeping active. Simple, regular activity, like walking, routine exercises or gentle stretches, can add up to seven healthy years of life, whilst also extending an individual's time in good health.

Investing in preventative care such as increased health screenings, better housing with a community-centred lifestyle, and smart technologies, like Sentai, helps older adults stay independent at home, live healthier lives, and reduces pressure on the NHS and social care systems.

Ageing and Inequality: Location Matters

Ageing well depends not just on biology, but on social and environmental factors, and it has been shown that not all older adults age equally. 

According to the Centre for Ageing Better’s State of Ageing Report, the impact of regional inequalities can determine the quality of people’s later life. For example Men in Hart, Hampshire are found to be living almost 10 years longer than men in Blackpool. These regional inequalities can be down to a number of reasons, including council funding, employment opportunities or a lack of resources in a particular region.

The report also found that 2.3 million older people in England live in homes that harm their health through cold, damp, or unsafe conditions, highlighting again that improving homes, communities and access to wider support is key to helping everyone age with dignity. 

How Sentai Supports Healthy, Independent Ageing

Sentai is a friendly AI voice companion designed to help older adults living alone stay connected, active, and independent. Without being intrusive, Sentai enables users to maintain social connections, stay on top of daily routines, and access support when needed.

From reminding the individual to take their medication, encouraging daily exercises or engaging in a friendly chat for mental stimulation, Sentai provides meaningful connection whilst encouraging independence and supporting a person's overall health and wellbeing.

Looking Ahead: The Future is Preventative Care

Sentai is all about encouraging positive ageing through re-shaping how we all think about older adults. By prioritising prevention, activity and technology, the UK can help more people age healthily, happily and independently - whilst reaping the benefits on the wider society. 

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