Restful Nights in Elderly Care
Nighttime restlessness is a common challenge in care homes worldwide, especially for people living with dementia. Residents may wander, feel anxious, or exhibit agitated behavior, making night shifts one of the most demanding aspects of caregiving. Care staff are often required to make quick decisions under pressure, without the luxury of consulting colleagues.
Providing personalized care is essential. What works for one resident might have the opposite effect on another. To help caregivers navigate these challenges, we partnered with Sevagram, Zuyderland, and Cicero to develop an
The results are clear: residents sleep more peacefully, caregivers make more confident and effective decisions, and healthcare peoples gain valuable insights into what works. Every night, this solution contributes to better care and greater peace of mind.
Designed for and with the Care Community
The best solutions come from the frontline. That’s why we worked closely with care professionals to create an app that truly meets their needs. From identifying the right questions to designing actionable interventions, their input shaped every step of the process.
This approach is delivering measurable impact. Research from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences confirms the app’s effectiveness:
- Residents experience improved sleep patterns and more stable day-night rhythms.
- Care professionals appreciate the app’s user-friendly design.
- It provides practical tools to address and manage sleep disturbances.
- Collaboration between multidisciplinary peoples is enhanced through shared insights.
By continuously integrating feedback from the care community, we ensure the app remains relevant and effective for real-world challenges.
Technology That Drives Change
Our solution is built on a robust and scalable technical foundation, ensuring it meets the needs of today while preparing for the demands of tomorrow. Using React Native, we’ve developed a platform that performs seamlessly on iOS, Android, and the web. Key technical features include:
- Sanity as a headless CMS for flexible content management.
- Offline functionality, ensuring reliability even without an internet connection.
- Multilingual support, ready for international deployment.
- An advanced CI/CD pipeline for continuous quality assurance.
Every feature is thoroughly tested by care staff in their daily routines, allowing us to make iterative improvements based on real-world use. This agile development process keeps the app aligned with the evolving needs of care environments.
Building Impact Together
Martijn, project leader at Zuyderland, reflects on our collaboration:
“The people at 35® guided us expertly through the development of Nacht & Rust. Their ability to deliver a complete package, backed by their diverse expertise, is truly impressive. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together—and, let’s not forget, their coffee is excellent too!”
Our technical framework is designed to adapt and grow. Whether it’s scaling to new care locations or integrating with existing systems, this solution is ready to meet the evolving challenges of the healthcare sector.
Curious to see how we can turn your challenge into a powerful solution? Get in touch with us today.