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Technology changes throughout our lives

Its not about the technology…….

"Switched-on" generation switched off to life- changing care technology Carers UK The report, Potential for Change, shows that while over 7 in 10 UK adults routinely turn to technology for banking, shopping and communications, only 3 in 10 are embracing health and care technology to help care for older or disabled relatives.Potential for Change

Technology Enabled Care Services

John struggled to open tin and jars He had real difficulty preparing meals…… until he discovered automatic openers

Mary missed her cups of tea Her arthritis made it hard to lift her kettle She struggled to prepare hot drinks She cancelled her weekly tea party She missed her friends visiting..... Until her new kettle arrived

Jane felt isolated Jane struggled to remember numbers. She only rang her family and friends when others helped her dial the number. She had to plan making a call…. Until she changed her phone…

Simple mobile phones

Large button remote controls

Remote control plugs and power savers

Simple home automation

Using GPS technology

FIND

SETTING A BOUNDARY

Technology supporting assessment, transition and review

Make life simpler – reduce risks

Medication reminders

Community Alarms & Telecare

Telehealth monitoring is the remote exchange of physiological data between a patient at home and medical staff at hospital to assist in diagnosis and monitoring Examples of telehealth devices are: Blood pressure monitoring Blood glucose monitoring Cardiac arrhythmia monitoring Asthma monitoring Telehealth

Mobilehealth

Tele-Video

Mobile apps & self care

Informing Acting! Supporting Helping People to help themselves

Jim Ellam