Wearing netting and doing Tai Chi is shown to reduce older people’s falls. But not at the same time?
Yaktrax Walker
Tai Chi
Archive for August, 2005
Falls prevention
Monday, August 8th, 2005Aztec in Croydon
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005Telecare Alliance exclusive interview with the team successfully integrating telecare in services for people with dementia at home. Visit our new Telecare Projects webpage.
Your health, your care, your say
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005DH press release announcing public consultation on the white paper Improving Community Health and Care Services. Note the reference to technology and use the opportunity to influence the agenda.
Patient choice in jeopardy as NHS woos private sector
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005Guardian report on changes planned for PCTs. Has substantial implications for social services, professionals and the implementation of telecare/telehealth. Read the article.
Robot nurse Pearl as pal, pet, or mobile telecare?
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005Pearl is one sharp cookie. She whizzes about reminding her clients to eat, drink, take medicine, or use the bathroom. She also guides the old folks from room to room as she chats about the weather or TV listings. Packed with home sensors, she is also a link into health and care systems. Read more.