What you should know about falls

Posted by admin on Dec 23, 2010 in elderly care | 1 comment

Falls are one of the main reasons for injury among the elderly, but just a few changes can assist fall prevention for elderly people. In the UK, the Gloucestershire County Council offered elderly people the chance to play some Nintendo Wii games while Telford & Wrekin Council ran a Sloppy Slipper Exchange, where old slippers could be changed for new ones at a really low price. This was all part of the National Falls Awareness Week and was done in a bid to save the taxpayer some money by reducing the costs acquired from council-funded home care and full-time nursing as a result of falls and injuries.

Smart homes in the making

Posted by admin on Dec 23, 2010 in elderly care | 0 comments

Over the years there have been a large amount of improvements in the world of elderly assistance through telecare alarm systems. Call4Care is a South African company that aims to stay at the forefront of leading technology in the industry which will allow people to live independently for longer, while enjoying increased safety in moments of need.

One of the next major developments in the world of telecare is smart houses. Smart house technology will see homes fitted with state-of-the-art passive sensors which will be able to relay the health and well-being of the person living in the home on to a secure website, which can then be monitored by a relative or caregiver.

Nintendo Wii and slippers assist in fall prevention for the elderly

Posted by admin on Dec 23, 2010 in elderly care | 6 comments

Did you know that elderly falls are one of the main causes of injury for the aged? In the UK, an entire week is dedicated to raising awareness on the subject, with a number of councils and companies getting involved in the project. Making simple tweaks to everyday life can assist, but one of the major areas of focus is telecare systems, such as the ones on offer at Call4Care. The reason for this is that the injured party can be put in contact with a trained operator who can quickly assess the situation and take the appropriate action.

Elderly people without this kind of care can often be forced to lie in pain for hours until someone finds them and gets help. On top of this, the elderly are encouraged to regularly partake in exercise. This will decrease the chance of a fall in the long run, as is also crucial to improved senior health.