Who is Technology Enabled Care (TEC) for?
TEC has a number of applications and, depending on your individual situation, can enable you to remain independent and safe in your own home.
Below is a chart detailing a number of concerns you may have, with potential TEC solutions. The chart does not cover all situations or TEC on the market, but gives you an understanding of the scope that TEC has.
What are the risks/concerns? | Outcome hoping to achieve | TEC Possible Solution | Who is TEC for? |
|---|---|---|---|
Safety outside of the home | Promote independence Peace of mind for individual and family Build confidence | Ownfone mobile device Footprint (GPS) Oysta Pearl (GPS) | Mental Health Conditions Victims of crime Learning Disabilities Older people Long term conditions Family and Carers Lone workers |
Falls | Increase confidence Enable to live independently Peace of mind for individual and family Detect a fall and automatically raise an alert preventing a long lie | Footprint Oysta Pearl Ownfone Ivi Intelligent Falls Pendant Vibby Falls Watch Occupancy Sensors; bed, chair, floor | Older people Learning Disabilities Mental Health Conditions Long term conditions Palliative care Family and Carers |
Risk of Intruders | Increase confidence Maximise safety Peace of mind for individuals and family | Bogus Caller Door Sensor Lifeline and Pendant Footprint | Lone workers Mental Health Conditions Victims of crime Learning Disabilities Older people Long term conditions Family and Carers |
Unable to summon emergency help | Peace of mind for individual and family Build confidence Enable independent living | Lifeline and Pendant PIR Sensors Pendant to carer/family Pager Bogus Caller Ownfone Oysta Pearl | Older people Victims of crime Learning Disabilities Mental Health Conditions Palliative Care Long term conditions Family and Carers |
Support unpaid carers | Increase confidence Enable independent living Reduce likelihood of harm Reduce stress on unpaid carer | Keysafe Lifeline and Pendant Alarmed Pill Dispenser Ivi Intelligent Falls Pendant Vibby Falls Watch PIR Sensors Door sensor Memo Minder Rosebud Clock Care Assist Pager | Learning Disabilities Mental Health Conditions Older People Long term conditions Family and Carers |
Forgets to take medication, appointments, have food/fluid etc | Increase confidence Increase security Prompts independence Stay at home for longer Reduce likelihood of harm Maximise health Reduce risk of hospital admission | Rosebud Clock Alarmed Pill Dispenser | Older People Learning Disabilities Mental Health Conditions Long term conditions Family and Carers |
Accidental flooding | Increase confidence Increase safety | Magiplug Flood Detector | Older People Mental Health Conditions Learning Disabilities Long term conditions Family and Carers |
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, such as boiler, heater, cigarettes | Increase safety Maximise health Prompts independence | Carbon Monoxide Detector Smoke Detector | Older People Mental Health Conditions Learning Disabilities Long term conditions Family and Carers |
House Temperature, such as too hot or too cold | Increase safety Maximise health | Temperature Detector | Older People Mental Health Conditions Learning Disabilities Long term conditions Family and Carers |
Fires in the house | Increase confidence Increase safety Stay at home for longer Enable Independent Living | Smoke Detector Carbon Monoxide Temperature Detector Lifeline and Pendant Door Sensor | Older People Mental Health Conditions Learning Disabilities Long term conditions Family and Carers |
Incontinence | Enable independent living Reduce harm Relieve family stress | Enuresis bed mat | Older People Mental Health Conditions Learning Disabilities Palliative Care Long term conditions Family and Carers |