Alert, a relatively small newcomer in the UK’s personal safety market is, with the introduction of two new alarm services, throwing down a challenge to councils and the established community alarm companies. Until now its offerings have been in the… Read moreAlert Limited lays down a challenge (UK)
The three products are: a wireless automatic blood pressure monitor; wireless precision scale, and a wireless activity monitor, as part of its Lifesource range. Press release.
In this social worker’s blog he/she describes going to assess a client for the first time. It’s heartening to see that some form of telecare is automatically considered as part of that process. Assumptions.
Recora now offers gold plated steel contacts, as well as the standard stainless steel. The gold acts as a shield against corrosion, increasing the life of the sensor. The sensors also have adjustable sensitivity. Press release.
Not telecare directly, but its about technology in relation to an important issue for telecare services. Less than ten minutes standing on a vibrating platform several times a week could help reduce older people’s risk of falls, Australian researchers have… Read moreGood vibrations may help reduce falls
