Connected Living
Connected Living gives you and your loved ones peace of mind to help you stay safe, happy and living independently.
Useful and advice and guidance on how to keep living independently in your current family home.
Connected Living gives you and your loved ones peace of mind to help you stay safe, happy and living independently.
Smart homes could revolutionise the lives of older people in our society, according to a three-year study undertaken by researchers from Singapore Management University. Project SHINE Seniors involved installing motion sensors and panic buttons in the one-bedroom apartments of 50 senior citizens. These connected them to medical professionals and an emergency response team.
There are many obvious reasons why telecare is a good option for looking after vulnerable members of our society. It is fair to say that the time has come for telecare to be moved into the mainstream, taking its place as valuable and viable way to support people in their time of need.
Despite common misconceptions, telecare services are not just designed for the elderly. Anybody living with a chronic health condition can benefit from telecare and telehealth technology in their homes.
New figures that have been released by Age UK showing that among the oldest people in society there is an army of carers who, by looking after their partners or mentally or physically disabled family members without any additional payment, are saving the health and care system up to £5.9bn per year.
By 2030, the number of people in the county over the age of 75 is expected to increase by 80 per cent, and Hampshire County Council’s plans for dealing with this growth include increasing spending on telecare to £20.7 million.
Helping people to continue to live independently without compromising on their personal safety can be a source of constant worry and often requires a delicate balance. In today’s modern society, looking after our elderly loved ones and ourselves into our old age can become a lot easier when we embrace what modern technology can offer us.
Among other things, social workers are responsible for assessing all the services available in their area and understanding how they can best meet their clients' needs. Telecare is an example of a fairly recent trend in the care industry, and it uses technology to provide care and assistance to the elderly and other vulnerable groups.