Life is lost after string of mix-ups
Sad reminder that in telecare, as with other IT-based systems, it’s what people do or don’t do that causes system failures.
Day: 12 November 2007
CSIP October telecare newsletter now available
October’s telecare newsletter carries information of interest mostly to UK council telecare providers, but also has a fairly full section for news stories. Here are links to two that have not already been covered in recent Telecare Aware postings: Is… Read moreCSIP October telecare newsletter now available
American Medical Alert profits
American Medical Alert Corp. said that sales and profits rose in the third quarter. The company said also it is discussing “the scope and terms” of a marketing agreement with Walgreen Co. for next year. American Medical and Walgreen are… Read moreAmerican Medical Alert profits
Fetal and Pediatric Echocardiography Telehealth Outreach Program (Canada)
The Stollery Children’s Hospital (Edmonton) will now be able to deliver real-time paediatric cardiac care to remote Alberta communities thanks to a $500,000 donation from Bell.
Health screening at the ExtraCare Charitable Trust older people's homes
Not telecare directly, but this article describes a situation where the introduction of appropriate telemonitoring devices could be supported and nurtured because of the positive human network that is in place. Community Care article.
Marked Brain Changes Afflict Even Senior Citizens Who Have Escaped Alzheimer's Disease
A non-telecare story but, seeing as we all have an interest in our cholesterol levels and in avoiding Alzheimer’s if possible, I thought I’d share this story. The following paragraph struck me: “Our findings raise the possibility that higher cholesterol… Read moreMarked Brain Changes Afflict Even Senior Citizens Who Have Escaped Alzheimer's Disease