The UK Prader-Willi Association recently published a mother’s account of how the Vivatec WristCare device transformed their family’s life. To read the article on the Association’s website you would need to register but, with their kind permission, we have posted it here for you to download. Download PDF file 74kb.
Archive for September, 2005
Innovative use for telecare device
Monday, September 19th, 2005Northumberland backs independence at home
Monday, September 19th, 2005Hexham Courant runs local bad news/good news story. Read here.
Fairer ways to share the cost of caring for older people needed
Monday, September 19th, 2005Joseph Rowntree Foundation report published 15 September calls for a national debate on how better to share the cost between the state and private individuals. It argues that the present system is unsustainable because it provides neither a clear-cut set of entitlements according to how much care people need, nor a well-accepted set of rules about how much they should contribute according to ability to pay. Find out more.
IT accessibility could become a legal requirement
Monday, September 19th, 2005The accessibility of websites, software, digital TV and 3G phones could become a legal requirement across the EU if plans announced today by the European Commission fail to improve accessibility for elderly and disabled people within two years.
By the end of 2005, public procurement rules may also change, to demand that authorities award contracts only to bidders providing accessible services. Read more.
Community equipment virtual store relaunched
Tuesday, September 13th, 2005Following a selection process last December, the RNID, RNIB and Red Cross have taken over, as a joint venture, the equipment virtual store pioneered by the Integrating Community Equipment Services (ICES) Team. It is expected that the Consortium will build on the framework and principles laid down by the pilot project and attract new users.
Press release
Online store
Home monitoring improves patients’ understanding of chronic conditions
Tuesday, September 13th, 2005A survey of 9,732 US patients using the Health Buddy appliance found that 86 percent say they better understand their medical condition and treatment and are better able to manage their chronic health conditions. Read more.
Distractions ‘hit ageing memory’
Tuesday, September 13th, 2005A team at the University of California, Berkeley, found that older people had no problems focusing on relevant information – but could not effectively shut out competing distractions. Read more.
Older people’s isolation and loneliness: Study
Tuesday, September 13th, 2005Dr Mima Cattan’s recent study (Leeds Metropolitan University) concluded that the effects of social isolation and loneliness for an older person can be harmful and traumatic. Although there are many good initiatives that aim to tackle the problem, older people are rarely involved in developing these activities.” Read a report from Care Directions.
Care professionals unreceptive to technological change?
Tuesday, September 13th, 2005Vast numbers of National Health Service front-line personnel are apparently oblivious to the £6.2 billion national IT programme currently being rolled out, according to new research. The survey highlights the need for an effective communications strategy with staff when planning the introduction of technological developments. Click here.
New telecare factsheets published
Monday, September 5th, 2005Two more telecare factsheets have been added to the CSIP Change Agent Team website. They cover:
Telecare Reducing the Lead Time (Factsheet, 6 pages)
Telecare Reducing the Lead Time (5 PowerPoint Slides)
Telecare Report to Board, Cabinet, Committee (Factsheet, 2 pages)
Telecare Report to board, cabinet, committee (Template, 28 pages)
Link to site: http://www.icesdoh.org/doc.asp?ID=22