Telecare Aware

Dr Jane Hendy of Imperial College is seeking to make contact with organisations with telecare projects already up and running or about to start. She would like to hear from anyone tentatively interested in taking part in a two year project to evaluate the implementation of telecare. Please get in touch with her directly by email with your contact details and a brief overview of current telecare and/or future plans. Click here to email Dr Hendy.

Read flyer about the research project.

Barbara Austin, Executive Director of Arbor Terrace of Decatur noted, “Our residents feel more secure knowing their health status and are more comfortable with a system that can manage their condition within their normal lifestyle. Family members love it because they recognize the value of this additional clinical information, which helps the PHP to better medically manage our seniors’ health.” WebVMC provides virtual healthcare technology using the Internet. The system includes audio tracks, touch-screen access and instant messaging. Press release.

Much more interesting: visit the WebVMC website and step through the product demo (link to it from the home page).

Reading past the press release hype (“Chicago-based Carematix is the first and largest telehealth monitoring company to use wireless technology to improve the patient experience, which results in the highest level of patient self-compliance and best outcomes. Carematix introduced the first glucose monitor that wirelessly and automatically sends readings to the caregiver. Today, the company offers a wide range of wireless monitors, including weight scales, pulse oximeters, glycometers and blood pressure units.”) it is significant that the company is building its management team, presumably in preparation for an expansion in the market. Press release.

An article about a lifeline service with a friendly, personal tone, complete with example. A good local story.

Cheaper health cover will be on offer for people who agree to wear an electronic gadget that monitors how much exercise they take. Mail on Sunday article.

It’s good to see telehealth/telecare information going mainstream. Here are two examples.
 
Wireless Technology Saving Lives. A snapshot of a few of the telemonitoring devices around.  Voice of America article.

Flick a switch to better health. A Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) general article.