WiFi Glossary: Your Connectivity Cheat Sheet
With the growing popularity of Wi-Fi and its ever-changing capabilities, it is important to understand the various terms, acronyms, and standards that are rapidly becoming a part of the lingo. To that end, we’ve put together this glossary of common terms that are used. Connectivity …
Staying Connected: Internet Access for Care Home Residents in Isolation
As care home residents face uncertain timelines for social isolation, Internet access is vital for breaking down barriers and fostering the ability to connect and communicate with loved ones. Despite this, of almost 18,000 care homes in England, only 6,330 provide internet access. The evidence …
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?
As technology-enabled care (TEC) firms bundle multiple monitoring functions into a single wearable device they will surely become indispensable and particularly helpful in care homes. Whilst legacy telecare systems offer excellent solutions, as the world becomes more digital it makes sense to deploy modern technologies …
Top 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, including dementia sufferers. Often thought of as a gimmick, voice assistants in care homes can be …
Older Adults; the Early Adopters of New Technology
“Seniors 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 their …
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 …
