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Royal United HospitalRoyal United Hospital

Registered Charity Registered Charity

Clinical Scientists, Engineers , Designer,Clinical Scientists, Engineers , Designer,

TherapistTherapist

Electrical and mechanical workshops Electrical and mechanical workshops

Innovations that will make a significant impact on the quality of life of an individual, or will impact on a significant number of individualsInnovations that will make a significant impact on the quality of life of an individual, or will impact on a significant number of individuals

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Left a tap running? Lost your keys?

Living with dementiaLiving with dementia

Access to technology (music, TV, video)Access to technology (music, TV, video) Social activitiesSocial activities Lack of awareness of time of dayLack of awareness of time of day Self care and daily activitiesSelf care and daily activities Independence and safety in the kitchen Independence and safety in the kitchen Orientation within the homeOrientation within the home Risk of fallsRisk of falls Concern about leaving the flat, getting lostConcern about leaving the flat, getting lost

Why use technology ?

Empowering

Promote / maintain independence

Support safety

Why use technology ?

Empowering

Promote / maintain independence

Support safety

TerminologyTerminology

Assistive technology or aids for Assistive technology or aids for livingliving

Telecare Telecare

TelehealthTelehealth

www.dementia-signage.co.uk

FIND Telephone 0113 230 2046

Wander ReminderWander Reminder

Tel: 01794 278327

Audio/visual scheduling

Scheduler When it is time for an

event a prompt screen is shown and an announcement made “There is a message, click on the screen to hear it”

Day / Date clock / calendar

Applying existing technologyApplying existing technology

Digital Frames Direct 0117 330 2277 Digital Frames Direct 0117 330 2277

TV and RadioTV and Radio

Telephones

Doro handlePlus 334 Mobile PhoneDoro handlePlus 334 Mobile Phone Doro Memory Plus 319Doro Memory Plus 319

Telecare is the continuous, automatic and remote monitoring Telecare is the continuous, automatic and remote monitoring of real time emergencies and lifestyle changes over time in of real time emergencies and lifestyle changes over time in order to manage the risks associated with independent living.’ order to manage the risks associated with independent living.’ www.telecareaware.comwww.telecareaware.com

What is telecare?What is telecare?

Bed and Chair Sensors

Telecare systems

Aster Living Tel: 01380 829000 email: info@asterliving.co.uk

Selwood Lifeline01225 715715 or email: lifeline@selwoodhousing.com

At dementia www.atdementia.org.ukAt dementia www.atdementia.org.uk

Disabled Living Foundation

http://www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/telecare

Helpline: 0845 1309177

LOCAL INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRES

Living (Bristol) TEL: 0117 965 3651www.thisisliving.org.uk

Semington TEL: 01380 871007 www.ilc.org.uk

LOCAL INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRES

Living (Bristol) TEL: 0117 965 3651www.thisisliving.org.uk

Semington TEL: 01380 871007 www.ilc.org.uk