Blog comments from Med-e-Tel
I wasn’t able to get to Med-e-Tel this year, but health informatics blogger Scott did and blogged about it over the days. This link gives you all his posts. Read up from the bottom.
Tag: telecare
Telecare solution to Taiwan's aging society: health minister
By 2050, 33 percent of Taiwan’s population will be over 65, said Council for Economic Planning and Development Minister Ho Mei-yueh. “It is not only a serious problem but also a great business opportunity.” She noted that if Taiwan can… Read moreTelecare solution to Taiwan's aging society: health minister
Leading Telecare expert praises Your Homes Newcastle's alarm service (UK)
Speaking after addressing a conference organised by the service, Telecare expert Dr Kevin Doughty of the University of York said: “The enthusiasm and energy of the Telecare team in Newcastle is contagious – no wonder they have succeeded in developing… Read moreLeading Telecare expert praises Your Homes Newcastle's alarm service (UK)
New robots can provide elder care for aging baby boomers
Sceptical about the potential of robots to deliver in-home care and eventually replace static telecare systems? You might not be so sure after reading this article and viewing this video. Article: New Robots Can Provide Elder Care For Aging Baby… Read moreNew robots can provide elder care for aging baby boomers
Dementia and telecare briefing in CSIP's April Telecare Newsletter
April’s CSIP Telecare Newsletter is now available. Of particular note is the link in Section 2 to download a 59-page, must-read briefing on telecare and dementia that is as thorough, logical and comprehensive as you would expect from Mike Clark…. Read moreDementia and telecare briefing in CSIP's April Telecare Newsletter
Not your father's emergency response system
All-round article suitable for good introductory reading that upholds the Wall Street Journal’s reputation for excellent journalism. (Not so one of the comments, the writer of which is nicely put down.) Not your father’s emergency response system by Robert Powell… Read moreNot your father's emergency response system
Wirral project shortlisted for national award (UK)
Here’s a case that justifies the above post. Wirral Council does itself no favours by asking me (or other editors, presumably) to publish material from such a scrappy press release as this. As far as I can find, a proper… Read moreWirral project shortlisted for national award (UK)
Conference: e-Health 2008
e-Health 2008: 8th & 9th September 2008, London City University. “The meeting point for Government Ministers, Healthcare Industry Policy Decision-makers, Academics, Clinicians, Homecare Providers, Telecare product vendors, Hospital Managers, Housing Association representatives, Medical Researchers, Investors and IT architects. As well… Read moreConference: e-Health 2008
Nancy's Life-saver
News story from Surrey (UK) highlights importance of Vivatec wristcare system to one of its users.
Croydon/Invicta Telecare client satisfaction survey
If you have gone to the lengths to survey 1200 telecare users and got a 75% response rate you absolutely should produce a press release about it. Unfortunately for the monitoring provider Invicta, the results can be construed simply to… Read moreCroydon/Invicta Telecare client satisfaction survey