#1 Reduces Fear – Pendant alarms and telecare can reduce the fear that the person you care for could suffer a fall and be left lying alone when you are not there. With telecare […]
Should you invest in “brain-training” games?
Are you thinking of investing in a brain-training game? Perhaps you regularly misplace keys or forget people’s names and think it could help. Maybe you simply want to see an improvement in your overall cognitive functioning, for instance, in carrying out your […]
Pendant Alarms – 5 Questions Before You Buy
When choosing a pendant alarm or telecare system, most people simply want an emergency button that’s reliable. One that will call for help when they can’t reach a telephone. Quality & reliability should always be your top considerations. But how […]
Your Weekend Links – Health, Wellbeing & Positive Ageing
Here are this week’s most interesting stories from around the globe, on health, well-being and positive ageing. …All carefully selected for readers of Telecare.ie 😉 Enjoy! Aging Is Associated With Better Mental Health – Like good […]
Irish Pendant Alarm Monitoring Costs – Best in Europe?
Following on from my last post on the “Review of the Scheme of Community Supports for Older People (CSOP) 2010” it’s worth drawing attention to a statement on page thirty of that report: “This evaluation of […]
Now Available: Review of Scheme of Community Supports for Older People (CSOP)
The full final “Review of the Scheme of Community Supports for Older People” (CSOP) 2009/2010 has just been added to the ‘Telecare Resources‘ section of our website. The review resulted in the replacement of the CSOP […]
Bed Exit Alarms & Falls at Home – An Overview
Editor’s note: This post relates to 24/7 monitored (telecare) bed exit alarms, i.e. those which send an alert to a 24 hour monitoring centre when activated by a fall People who fall at home can […]
Ireland’s first home call-out service for pendant alarms?
A mobile response service for socially monitored/pendant alarms is now operating in Ireland. Home Response and Assistance Ltd’s 24 hour call-out service, provides trained staff to respond to ‘non-medical’ emergency alarm activations, when family or carers may not […]
Why Choose a Monitored Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector?
As most of us are now aware, having a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector in your home is extremely important. However not so many people are aware that Monitored Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors give a number of advantages over […]
Termination of Ireland’s Seniors Alert Scheme
BREAKING NEWS: Ireland’s Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) which provides government grant funding for alarms to elderly people across Ireland is to cease operating in its current form in less than thirty days, according to government agency, Pobal. […]
Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) Funding Amounts & Beneficiaries 2010-2014
Note: You can access a full page downloadable copy of this ‘Seniors Alert Scheme Funding Infographic’ by clicking this link.
Hidden Costs of Telecare [Video, Links & Infographic]
We hope you have enjoyed your 10-Part Mini Series highlighting some hidden costs of telecare and pendant alarm systems. You can also have a watch of the animated video we’ve created as a reminder. If you find […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 10) Landline or Mobile?
If you’re thinking that you might do away with your land-line over the next few years, check if your alarm base unit can be adapted to call for help on a mobile network instead (i.e. […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 9) Installation Charges
In our experience, in Ireland most companies do not charge an installation fee (as it’s often included in the cost of your pendant alarm). But it’s worth checking out all the same. Any up-front costs should be […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 8) 24/7 Monitoring Contract
Most providers offer a 12 month agreement for a telecare system, renewable annually. Think carefully before signing a contract for any longer. That way if you are not satisfied with the service, or find a […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 7) – Extra Monitoring Charges For Additional Telecare Devices
So you’ve got a future proofed telecare system? Great! Now check how much you’ll be charged for the monitoring of each additional device. Costs for 24/7 monitoring of telecare devices can add up. Additional costs […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 6) Future-proofed?
As you get older your care needs can change. Maybe you will want to add a few extra telecare devices around your home, such as such as an automatic fall detector, bed exit alarm or a monitored […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 5) Warranty & Repairs
In addition to checking if the warranty includes the pendant, make sure it also includes repairs for the base-unit for a reasonable period of time. The base-unit is the part of your alarm that’s usually […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 4) 24-Hour Technical Support
What happens if your unit stops working but you can’t figure out what’s wrong? Ask your supplier if 24 hour technical support is included with your monitoring contract. And remember to check that your alarm complies […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 3) Fault Reporting
You can avoid expensive call-out charges by checking your alarm complies with relevant standards including the EU Telecare Standard ‘EN 50134’. If your alarm adheres to the EN Standard, it will have minimum requirements on fault reporting which could not only save your […]