NHS Scotland’s vision for 2020 is that we will “live longer healthier lives at home”.
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.
Loneliness is a sad and frustrating event in anyone’s life, however its impact is more damaging for older people. Many older adults have lost so much of their independence they are left with memories of the life they once knew.
Unsurprisingly many of us have more medical needs as we get older. While some people manage to stay remarkably fit, for others it is getting more difficult to get around town or worse across country.
Following the experience of caring for her husband with dementia, Zoe Harris developed a range of communication tools to ensure carers were aware of his needs and preferences, and which have subsequently been adopted by over 1,000 care homes and home care agencies.
Malcolm J. Fisk looks at telecare and telehealth in advance of his talk at the BGS Spring Meeting 2017.
The conference will cover the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in healthcare of older people. Our ageing population is stimulating extensive NHS service redesign to deal with the challenge of caring for larger numbers of older people both in and out of hospitals.
Covering core topics:SIG sessions on Stroke, Movement Disorders, Falls