This page lists a number of possible concerns such as falls, bogus callers and memory difficulties. For each concern you can click on links to case study examples. These case studies detail how telecare equipment has been used by individuals to help with these concerns:
Concerned about leaving the gas on un-ignited?
Read how Alice and Mr Jones were helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage un-ignited gas.
Concerned about fire risks?
Read how Jason and Mr Jones were helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage fire risks.
Concerned about carbon monoxide?
Read how Mr Jones was helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage carbon monoxide risks.
Concerned about floods?
Read how Mrs Martin was helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage flood risks.
Concerned about low temperature?
Read general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage the risk of low temperatures in the home environment.
Concerned about bogus callers coming to your door?
Read how Mrs Nettles and was helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to reduce the danger from bogus callers.
Concerned about falling over?
Read how Mrs Pearson, Mrs Evans and Mr and Mrs Stewart were helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage falls.
Assistance with memory or possible self neglect
Read general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage memory difficulties or self neglect.
Remembering to eat and drink regularly
Read general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage self neglect.
Concerned about leaving the gas on un-ignited
Read how Alice and Mr Jones were helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage un-ignited gas.
Concerned about leaving the cooker on?
Read how Mrs Bhar was helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage the risk of leaving the cooker on.
Concerned about leaving the taps on?
Read general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage the risk of leaving taps on.
Concerned about wandering and / or becoming disorientated?
Read how Mrs Bhar and was helped by telecare or view general advice on using telecare as part of a package to manage un-ignited gas.
Read how telecare reduced Nadia's concerns that her children would leave water running, or leave the house without her knowing.
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