This looks similar to the Loc8me story posted here 31 August, the Yorkshire Safe-T story from 28 January and even the Irish TopLocate story from 30 January. What’s not explained is how these services track people within, say, shopping centres and other such indoor locations where GPS doesn’t work. If you know, please post a comment below. Thanks.
Blue Tree Services press release on its ‘OurSOS’ service.
Winn-Dixie operates more than 400 supermarkets in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. (States, as it happens, where there are high proportions of older people.) Interestingly, because the alarm is to the 911 emergency operator, the system has a one-off purchase cost and no monthly charges. Despite its limitations, it’s good to see a telecare system getting into the shopping mall.
All ADT WellHealth products include the ability to call for help, if needed, 24-hours a day. The three product categories are:
ADT MediHealth: Monitors medication compliance and related health issues to evaluate adherence to doctor instructions.
ADT VitalHealth: Tracks vital signs to record and report vital health data that could signal a need for medical help.
ADT ManageHealth: Chronicles health behaviors to encourage a wellness-oriented lifestyle.