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2. Technology changes throughout our lives

3. Its not about the technology…….

4. "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

5. Technology Enabled Care Services

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

8. 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

9. 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…

10. Simple mobile phones

12. Large button remote controls

13. Remote control plugs and power savers

14. Simple home automation

15. Using GPS technology

16. FIND

17. SETTING A BOUNDARY

18. Technology supporting assessment, transition and review

21. Make life simpler – reduce risks

22. Medication reminders

23. Community Alarms & Telecare

25. 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

27. Mobilehealth

28. Tele-Video

29. Mobile apps & self care

30. ....... Informing.......Acting! Supporting........ Helping People to help themselves

31. http://www.easylivingaids.co.uk/coventry/

38. http://www.carersuk.org/professionals/resources/research-library/item/2748-carers-and-telecare

40. Jim Ellam jim.ellam@staffordshire.gov.uk 07966857526