Hospitals turning into care homes With the NHS facing it’s ‘worst winter’ yet, there seems to be no let up on the pressure hospitals are facing, with huge numbers of patients bed-blocking. Read more from the Telegraph. These patients generally have no where else to go Read More
Telecare for elderly: care guide
Telecare for elderly people Elderly people often need extra help and care in older age, to deal with health conditions and physical disability. It’s common that many people see the solution to be in residential care homes. But at Telecare Choice we believe Read More
Hertfordshire Telecare service
Hertfordshire elderly population It’s estimated that there are over 200,000 people over the age of 60 living in Hertfordshire. “The latest 2012-based population projections data for Hertfordshire was published by ONS on the 29th May 2014. They project an increase of 271,600 in the Read More
The future of the NHS: tech for elderly?
The NHS seems to be constantly in the headlines due to straining services, lack of funding and overworked and exhausted staff. But could all this be improved by technology? Is the future of the NHS really in apps and 4G? NHS ‘in Read More
Elderly care: Birmingham Telecare service
Birmingham is often seen as a youthful city, with 45.7% of residents estimated to be under 30. However, there are still a considerable amount of over 65-year-olds to care for. Below we explore how our Birmingham Telecare Service can help elderly residents in Read More
Elderly care treatment a “disgrace”
There are current concerns that home care visits to elderly people are far too short for them to be treated with the dignity they deserve. Often the visits are rushed, which for elderly care is difficult when they are needing someone to understand Read More
Independence in elderly relatives
It is important for everybody here at Telecare Choice, the personal alarm specialists, that the elderly are able to continue living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. With that in mind here are a few top tips to avoid becoming lonely Read More
What is Telecare?
In the literal sense, Telecare means the provision of remote or distant services that offer support or assistance with the use of technology. In essence, Telecare is a system of monitoring a person or group of people in order to protect them Read More
