Overcoming the Cacophony of Telephony with Care Home WiFi
A unified network is vital for the digital transformation of care homes. Many care homes find themselves overwhelmed by the creep of multiple connectivity networks and systems within the care home, and many of these carry out similar functions which can be catered for by …
How can WiFi help prevent falls in care homes?
Whilst legacy telecare systems that rely on landlines and call centres can offer excellent solutions, as the care home becomes more ‘digital’ it may make more sense to deploy (or have the ability for residents to use) some of the newer alternative technologies that run …
A Round-Up of Voice Assistant technologies for Care Homes
As the elderly population grows, new technology is being deployed to tackle loneliness and isolation and to assist with the management of dementia patients that can be run on care home WiFi. But how far can it go to help? Can machines actually offer care …
Voice assistant for seniors: gimmick or life-changing?
Can Voice Assistants in care homes transform residents’ experiences? The rise of voice assistants, such as the Amazon Alexa, has opened a whole new avenue for supporting the elderly and even Dementia sufferers. Often thought of as a gimmick, voice assistants in care homes can …
Older adults are the early adopters of the next wave of technology
“Older people don’t get along with new technology.” This has always been the conventional wisdom. But the next wave of tech is designed to be so easy and intuitive that seniors are likely to find it hugely helpful in combating the daily challenges that erode …
Is your care home WiFi fit-for-purpose?
Two recent surveys reveal that WiFi is top of the agenda when it comes to lifestyle priorities for those looking for a care home. This wouldn’t be so startling if it weren’t for the fact that most homes don’t offer WiFi: only 1 in 5 …
