AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO OPTIONS AVAILABLE
FOR INDIVIDUAL HOMES AND CARE SETTINGS.
 Most older people would prefer to stay living independently in their
own homes for as long as possible. Unfortunately, as people get older they often become more vulnerable to falls, accidents and medical emergencies.
Telecare plays a vital role in managing these risks – and solutions can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual to deliver a personalised level of care. This can range from sensors to detect incidents, such as a fall, a fire or carbon monoxide leak, to a more comprehensive package that helps users manage long-term health conditions. Telecare can prevent unplanned hospital admissions and delay the move into long-term residential care for older people. Whilst Telecare is not designed to replace human contact from families and care providers, it can provide an additional source of support and reassurance for the individual.
 Telecare sensors are connected to a monitoring centre, which offers support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This means that when an alert is raised from a Telecare sensor, the appropriate action can be taken without delay, which could be contacting a carer or family member. This constant monitoring also provides peace of mind for carers and family members, who are safe in the knowledge that if an incident did occur they would be notified immediately.
Telehealth solutions allow patients with long-term conditions to manage their conditions in their own homes. A telehealth monitor records their vital signs on a daily basis and this information is sent to a local health centre via the telephone. Community healthcare professionals study this information and slight changes will be detected and the appropriate action taken – before the changes can develop into something that could require admission to hospital. Telehealth solutions can improve the quality of life for patients, improve their awareness of their condition and reduce the number of hospital admissions, by taking proactive action.
Tunstall. A leading provider of Telehealthcare solutions
This unique guide to Telecare has been produced in association with Tunstall, a leading provider of Telehealthcare solutions. Tunstall designs, manufactures, supplies and installs cutting-edge solutions – to support  older people as well as people with learning disabilities and those with long-term needs. Tunstall’s innovative range of products and services can be viewed by clicking here.
Tunstall provides a complete end-to-end solution for Telecare implementation – from installation through to service and maintenance. This comprehensive approach also includes a wide range of Support Services for both service providers and users.
For more information go to www.tunstallhealth.com or call 01977 660479.
Telehealthcare solutions designed for
every need
Tunstall’s Telehealthcare solutions are designed to improve the quality of life – giving the user the confidence and ability to remain in their own homes, safe in the knowledge that help will always be available if and when needed. The following comprehensive Telehealthcare portfolio outlines solutions currently available, both for individual homes and grouped housing developments.
The range of sensors include:
Personal Health and Wellbeing
1. Amie+/Gem+ triggers - Personal radio triggers that allow an alarm call to be raised within a radius of up to 50 metres from the Lifeline unit.
2. Bed/chair occupancy sensor - Provides an early warning by alerting that the user has left their bed/chair and not returned within a predetermined time period.
3. Enuresis sensor - Discreetly placed between a mattress and a top sheet, this sensor provides immediate warning on detection of moisture, to allow effective action to be taken.
4. Epilepsy sensor - Provides an alert to the response centre or carer, of an epileptic attack whilst in bed.
5. Fall detector - Automatically detects a serious fall and raises an alert. Can also be used as a personal trigger.
6. Medication reminder/dispenser - Provides effective solutions to support medication compliance. Can be used to provide other reminders if required.
7. Movement detector (PIR) - Detects movement and raises an alert, providing the 24 hour response centre with the ability to audibly verify and record the presence of an intruder or, alternatively, detect long periods of
inactivity.
8. Pressure mat - 24 hour monitoring of inactivity or intruders, dependent on individual needs.
9. Property exit sensor - Provides an early warning by alerting that the user has left their home and not returned within a pre-determined time parameter. Ideal for people with dementia and their carers.
10. Environmental control solutions Environmental control solutions enable people with limited dexterity to easily perform a wide range of everyday activities - including opening and closing of windows, curtains and
doors, operation of domestic appliances and the control of lighting within the home.
Environmental Safety
11. Carbon monoxide detector - Warns of dangerous CO levels within a property allowing the appropriate action to be taken.
12. Flood detector - Provides an early warning by raising an alert of potential flood situations in the home.
13. Gas shut off solutions - Used to detect the leakage of gas and immediately turn off the mains supply to an entire dwelling, or an individual appliance.
14. Natural gas detector - When a natural gas leak is detected, an alarm will be raised. It can also be linked to a complete gas shut off solution.
15. Smoke detector - The radio smoke detector raises an instant alarm call if it detects smoke - ensuring any potential fire situations are always responded to.
16. Temperature extremes sensor - Detects low, high or rapid rate of rise of temperature within a property and raises an appropriate alert.
Safety and Security
17. Arm/disarm trigger - Allows users to arm the intruder funcitonality at the touch of a button on vacating the property - and then disarming it on return.
18. Bogus caller button - Fitted near a door, this discreet button can be used to call for assistance if a stranger requests entry into a home.
19. Dummy alarm bell box
20. Pull cord - Strategically placed around the home, the pull cord can be used to raise a call for help.
21. Visual caller beacon - Provides visual indication only, when a sensor (eg smoke detector) is activated, or there is an incoming telephone call.
Sensory Impairments
22. User/carer pager alert - Provides hearing impaired users with immediate notification of alarm call activation. A pager can also be used to alert a live-in carer of sensors being triggered in the home.
23. Pillow alert - Vibrates to alert a sleeping user to a potentially dangerous situation e.g. smoke alarm. Ideal for the hearing impaired.
24. Sounder beacon - Offers both visual and loud audible signals, when a sensor or telephone is activated. Ideal for the hard of hearing.
25. DDA flash receiver
26. Video door entry - Allows visual confirmation of visitors and remote door access into a property - giving both security and assistance to the people who live there.
Telehealth Solutions
27. Telehealth monitor – This allows users with long-term health conditions such as heart problems, breathing problems and diabetes to regularly record their vital signs at home – helping healthcare staff to proactively monitor their condition.
For further information on any of the products listed above please click here: www.tunstall.co.uk/4_6telecare.htm
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