Meals on wheels services It has been reported that 46,000 elderly people have had their meals on wheels services axed. Meals On Wheels delivery fresh meals to older people who choose to live independently. The meals are delivered direct to their door Read More
Funding shifts towards elderly people
George Osborne’s redesign The spending review due to be announced on November 25, is expected to make a shift towards health rather than education and economic development. George Osborne’s redesign of the British State will see overall cuts to the state budget, Read More
Costs of elderly care: pensioners lose out
Unfortunately, ministers have recently admitted that there will be hundreds of thousands of pensioners who will lose money due to care costs. It’s as a result of the Conservatives delay to cap care prices. Over 100,000 affected The state was due to 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
Old people care: hospital admissions soar
There have been reports this week concerning the welfare of old people care in the community. The Guardian have reported that there are more elderly people in hospitals due to community care being ‘starved’. The article shows that there have been calls Read More
An ageing population: are we prepared?
The Office for National Statistics has shown that the population of the UK is ageing, and in 2014 proved to be at it’s oldest. “The population aged 65 and over has grown by 47% since mid-1974 to make up nearly 18% of 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
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