Tests are being conducted using three different alarms manufactured by companies specialising in fall detection equipment. Residents who have a history of falls or are prone to falling have been approached to take part in the trials. We look forward to seeing the results of these trials.
The Scottish Executive has announced that they are to follow the recommendations of the Kerr Report (Delivering for Health) and implement a national system of electronic health records, together with telecare throughout the country. This includes establishing a Scottish Centre for Telehealth.
A sharp reminder of the need for telecare.
“”I wasn’t too confident at first about the entire thing, but a 10-year-old could do this!” said MacDow. “I also like the fact that I can keep track myself of things like my blood pressure and know how I’m doing… Read moreTelemonitoring in Maine
Hawaiian researchers report faster infection recovery with lower resource usage thanks to telemedicine device.
Lifeline Systems, Inc., the leading provider of personal response services in the United States and Canada, announced it has acquired in a cash transaction substantially all the assets of privately held Care Technologies, Inc.
