Home Monitoring for People Living with Disabilities The current COVID-19 global health pandemic has impacted our lives in almost every sector, becoming more than just a health crisis, but an economic and social one as well. We are witnessing an impending global economic recession and health crisis with many countries’ health systems tasked to the…
Aged care technology is proving to be essential in managing the lives of the elderly and people living with disabilities in assisted living facilities, hospitals, and private homes. Most seniors are now open to the idea of incorporating technology into their everyday routine to help them lead more independent lives and stay in their homes…
Elderly persons are crucial to the wellbeing of any society. Their deep insight into life and wisdom they impart to younger members of society is irreplaceable. At times, offering care to the aged can be a challenge, especially in the wake of the current global COVID-19 pandemic. How do we ensure that our elderly parents,…
If you’re a healthcare practitioner, you’ll probably have come across the nurse call system in your daily work. For those who may not know, nurse call is an electronic system that helps the patient to reach out to a nurse or care provider directly from their hospital bed. These systems enhance the provision of care…
The use of technology does not only benefit the younger generation but, the older one as well. As young people continue to use technology for entertainment, study, and other activities, most aged people use technology for health improvement and safety purposes. For seniors, technology is changing their retirement life for the better, making them more…
Josh Taylor is a young man who was on his way to the supermarket one day. Unfortunately, he pulled in at a set of lights too early and was t-boned by another vehicle. The accident affected Josh’s memory and concentration levels and as a result he needed assistance to help him live independently. The additional…
You might ask why is this Mother’s Day different? In the last issue I mentioned about how we are called upon to stay at home. It is quite possible that as you read this we are being encouraged to continue with those guidelines, especially as our beloved mothers and grandmothers are in the most vulnerable…
A home monitoring system is essential to the elderly as they experience progressive deterioration of their physical state as they continue to age. Due to this aging, they become incredibly vulnerable and require exceptional attention. As a caregiver, it is essential to ensure that they continue to live comfortably despite their frailty. Home monitoring systems…
The COVID-19 global pandemic has seen an unprecedented number of countries (including Australia) go into lockdown with people confined to their homes in a forced quarantine. The situation is exceptionally hard for everybody, not least for the elderly who live in care homes or their homes and depend on caregivers to take care of them. …
Over the past couple of months we’ve experienced some challenging times and not a lot of good news stories. We were particularly excited to receive a call from customer Gay Ochiltree who wanted to give us some positive feedback about her Home smart speaker. We asked if she would tell us more about her experience…