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Carers and telecare
A recent report published by Carers UK, ‘Carers and telecare’, examines the evidence and opportunities provided by telecare and telehealth and the barriers to greater take-up. Download ‘Carers and...
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Jeremy Hughes on innovating for an ageing society
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at the Alzheimer's Society, looks at how telecare innovations can make a positive difference for frail older people and the challenges facing the successful adoption of...
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Telehealth roll out
“Technology can help people manage their condition at home, free up a lot of time and save the NHS money. In a world where technology increasingly helps us manage our social and professional lives, it...
View ArticleSurvey shows UK GPs lead the way in using health technology
The recently published 2012 Commonwealth International Health Policy survey shows that primary care doctors in the UK lead the way when it comes to using health information technology. C. Schoen, R....
View ArticleKeeping track of dementia in Torbay
This project aims to introduce portable personal safety device to transform the lives of vulnerable individuals living with dementia by giving them greater independence and providing effective...
View ArticleTechnology libraries in Bath and North East Somerset
This project aims to use technology to support the cognitive and emotional needs of people with dementia and their carers living in Bath and North East Somerset. People living with dementia experience...
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Design challenges – the journey
This video shows how the Design Council Challenges use design to develop practical solutions to social problems. In this case the ode fragrance-release system designed to stimulate appetite among...
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Just Checking
Just Checking is a simple online activity monitoring system that helps people who are becoming forgetful stay independent in their own home. Just Checking uses small, wireless sensors in the home to...
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Dementia-friendly technology charter
The Dementia-friendly technology charter gives people with dementia and their carers information on how to access technology. It also provides guidance to health, housing and social care professionals...
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Technology Charter for People Living with Dementia in Scotland
This charter has been written in partnership with people living with dementia to drive change and to raise public and professional awareness of how technology can make a difference to the lives of...
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