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Community geriatrics and hospital at home

24 February 2017

NHS Scotland’s vision for 2020 is that we will “live longer healthier lives at home”.

Telehealth and ‘assistive technology’ What it means and impact on care

01 October 2012

Assistive technology or telehealth, is designed to support people in their own homes. Telehealth is the remote exchange of data between a patient at home and clinicians to assist in diagnosis and monitoring.

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Technology Integrated Health Management for Dementia

15 November 2019

Birmingham Community Healthcare Foundation Trust are part of the first test site pilot supporting to deliver TIHM (Technology Integrated Health Management) for dementia.

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The Age of the Robot: Mental health in older people

08 April 2019

As of 2019, the ‘robot revolution’ promises to solve the ever-growing skilled-personnel shortage across industries. In healthcare, socially assistive robot technology promises to assume new roles to meet the growing demand of our ageing population.

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Spring Meeting 2020

01 April 2020

MANCHESTER

The BGS Spring meeting will cover the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in care of older people. This conference will cover core areas of interest to all specialists responsible for the health care of older people.

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