Telecare
Telecare is the continuous, automatic and remote monitoring of real time emergencies and lifestyle changes over time in order to manage the risks associated with older people living alone.
The different types of devices range from pressing a button that raises an alert to a call centre to systems that monitor a person's well-being and/or environment. Some devices respond automatically to changes, warning that a person's well-being has deteriorated or that an untoward event has occurred.
Some systems give immediate feedback to the user, aiding memory loss and maintaining a person's independence and dignity.
Examples of telecare devices:
- Movement/non-movement sensors
- Falls sensors
- Fire/smoke alarms
- Automatic lighting sensors
- Food/water alarms
- Fridge activity sensors
- Window/door sensors
- Carbon monoxide sensors
- Bed/chair occupancy sensors
- Temperature range sensors
- Gas shut off devices
- Medication reminder systems
- Wrist-worn wellbeing monitors
- Safety confirmation device
We can tell you more about how the systems work and if this might be suitable for you or a relative.
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