"High-Tech Tools to Assist One to Remain at Home Safely"

AttentiveCare

• Webcams plus video conferencing, reminders, slideshows and caregiver journal
• Designed to meet the needs of care recipients by allowing them to function more independently and stay connected to family
• Also designed to meet the needs of caregivers and to operate in any caregiving situation
• Consists of a caregiver client that resides on the caregiver’s system and communicates with a care receiver client on the care receiver’s system
• Equipment and software costs $888 to $1,257
• *$140 to $200 monthly subscription
• (888) 317-7702
• www.CaregiverTech.com

AT&T Remote Monitor

• Webcams and sensors monitor living areas
• Receive alerts when door or windows are opened, motion is detected or water is leaking
• Can monitor temperature and control lighting
• Starter kits as low as $299*, plus $24.95 a month for service plan
• Cost may vary depending on the number of sensors needed • (866) 571-8021
• http://www.attrm.com/attrm07_hm_res.htm

GrandCare

• Sensor system tracks movement and monitors activities of daily living and wellness
• Consists of a central unit connected to a TV or monitor, and a source of Internet
• Will provide a continuous display of news, weather, pictures, email, reminders etc. to the loved one’s TV
• Can be accessed via the Internet by remote family or professional caregivers to assess the wellness and safety of the loved one
• Can also be instructed to send an email, text message, or phone call to the caregivers if something is amiss
• Caregivers can also use the Web interface to send pictures, email or reminders to the loved one’s TV
• Contact GrandCare for pricing
• (262) 384-4903
• http://www.GrandCare.com

QuietCare

• Uses small, wireless motion sensors placed throughout the home
• Each sensor transmits information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week about the senior’s daily living activities to a book-sized base station
• The base station gathers this information and regularly transmits it to QuietCare’s computers, using existing telephone lines
• Changes in the senior’s activities are analyzed so caregivers can be alerted to problems by call center professionals, or via e-mail, cell phone, text message or pager, or by checking a password-protected web site
• Various packages available; contact QuietCare for pricing information
• (866) 216-4600
• http://www.QuietCareSystems.com

Healthsense

• Notes opening up of the medicine cabinet, refrigerator and front door
• Wireless pendants and pull cords used to call for assistance
• Wireless non-intrusive sensors to automatically detect a need for help or changes in health
• Advanced monitors and prompts for assistance with activities of daily living
• Telehealth capabilities to remotely collect readings for weight, blood pressure, and other physiological measurements
• Cost varies depending on the level of service required
• (800) 576-1779
• http://www.Healthsense.com

ClarityLife C900 Amplified Mobile Phone

• The C900 is twice as loud as an ordinary cell phone and offers large buttons for easy dialing
• Amplifies up to 20 decibels (hearing aid compatible)
• See clearly with the large backlit screen and large text size
• Easily place and receive calls with large 4-button operation
• In case of an emergency, get help quickly by pressing the red emergency button
• Built-in flashlight
• *Cost is $269.95 or $185 with 1 year service plan
• shop.clarityproducts.com/products/listing/item3289.asp

Loc8tor

• The handheld Loc8tor can find up to seven items that have radio-frequency identification tags attached at a maximum range of 600 feet
• Small enough to fit in a wallet
• Find mislaid possessions: technology guides you to within 2.5cm / 1” of lost items
• Alert mode can warn if tagged items go outside a user-set safety zone
• Miniaturized tags can be quickly and easily attached to almost anything with the key ring loop or adhesive strips
• Homing Tags and Panic Tags can both be used in Locate and Alert mode
• Tags give off audio beep and flashing LED to help locate
• Panic Tag enables someone to set off a distress alarm
• *Cost: $79.99 - $169.99
• http://www.Loc8tor.com

MD.2

• Monitored automatic pill dispenser
• When the alarm goes off, the MD.2 reminds the patient to take their medicine by voice message, text, light and hands out the right meds at the right time
• If the patient misses a dose, the MD.2 phones the caregiver after 90 minutes
• The MD.2 also phones the caregiver when it is time for a refill
• Fits easily on your kitchen counter, about the size of a coffeemaker
• Dispenses up to 6 times per day in convenient reusable cups (100 cups included)
• Stores 3-4 weeks of medications for most patients
• 3-way reminders: voice, text, blinking light
• Lockable cabinet keeps medications safe
• Early Dose feature allows dosing flexibility
• Built-in power backup (alternative power for up to 10 hours)
• *Cost: $844.95 plus $29.95 per month for optional monitoring service
• http://www.epill.com/philipsmd.html

The Smart House

• 1,000-square-foot cottage with numerous safeguards
• Someone ringing the doorbell in the middle of the night? The camera outside the door will transmit to a cell phone an image of who’s there
• Smoke? A voice will tell the occupant to evacuate
• Sensors track movement in the house to make sure that if Mother goes into the bathroom, she comes out. If she doesn’t, a voice will ask if she’s OK. No response? Then a call is placed to a caregiver or police
• *Prices run from $100,000 to $180,000, depending on which of the four house styles is chosen, for a fully wired three-bedroom cottage (not including property cost)
• The modular houses are built in either of two factories and shipped, or can be built to Blueroof specifications on-site
• (412) 872-4984
• http://www.BlueroofTechnologies.com

    

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[Kim@high-tech tools]

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