This piece from the UK’s Guardian neatly ties together the last two Telecare Soapbox items and the DLF’s Ask SARA development. “Designers might think the aged will need smart homes to make their lives easier, but it’s the simple things… Read moreElderly get to grips with gadgets
UK publishers Pavilion are just about to launch a new quarterly journal: Journal of Assistive Technologies. It is intended to focus on “how people use assistive and enabling technologies, rather than solely on the technology itself, and raise awareness of… Read moreNew quarterly journal
I have previously pointed out (June 12) the astonishing lack of any information, other than an initial press release by Newham, about what these major projects (that are intended to produce a strong evidence base for the use of telecare… Read moreUK's Whole System Demonstrator Project sites: A whisper in the silence
Much appreciated, thanks, Steve . . . .
In a Telecare Soapbox item, telecare practitioner Rufus Handy articulates in a forthright manner what many people seem to be thinking about the way telecare is currently being presented and implemented. If Taiwan is truly intending to adopt the UK… Read moreWhat’s wrong with the UK’s model of telecare?
In an excellent move, the Disabled Living Foundation has considerably improved the ‘look and feel’ of the Self Assessment Rapid Access (SARA) system by adopting a more graphical approach. UK councils (or others) who would like to adapt the system… Read moreDLF launches re-vamped SARA software
Not telecare directly, but relevant to the design of equipment. Having been aware that the Ford Focus designers used a mobility-restricting suit so that they could ‘experience’ what using their designs would be like for older people, I’ve been looking… Read moreWalk a Mile in Their Knees
Richmond Times (Virginia) raises awareness of the issues as writer Dr. Marion Somers, a geriatric-care manager for more than 30 years prepares to visit on a book-promotion tour. See how the story is handled.
78-year-old rescued from blaze (Thanks to telecare – Milton Keynes) High-tech device aims to keep vulnerable safe (Lancashire launch) Safety system to go h-tech (York) New Telecare Service Launched in Wakefield Care scheme helps vulnerable to stay at home longer… Read moreFive local telecare stories (UK)
In a bold move, Alertacall yesterday presented its brand of telecare – its safety confirmation service – to the general population (of the Border TV region at least) by embarking on a television advertising campaign. The advertisements will be backed… Read moreAlertacall takes a lead in TV publicity campaign
