EPRs to improve care for the elderly
The healthcare sector must make the most of new technological advances like electronic patient records to build “networks of care” for elderly people and reduce demand on formal care providers, an independent charity has said.
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‘Magic carpet’ can detect falls
A “magic carpet” has been developed by scientists at the University of Manchester to help detect falls and predict mobility problems.
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Mixed reactions to EU cognitive project
Users of the mpower project A multi-national European project designed to implement an open platform to speed up developing and deploying services for those with cognitive disorders has received “mixed reactions,” its project manager has told E-Health Europe. The mpower project, which began in October 2006 and has recently finished, used a system based on […]
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Switchover to Digital Britain
The government has confirmed that it wants universal access to 2Mbps broadband by 2012, arguing that this is vital for the future of commercial and public services. Its Digital Britain report, published yesterday, also sets out plans for a “digital switchover” for public services once the 2Mbps universal service commitment has been achieved. This would […]
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Project develops smart clothes
Researchers in the UK have begun work on a project to develop hi-tech clothing for elderly people, with electronic devices built in. The three year research project is being funded by the New Dynamics of Ageing Programme, a collaboration between five UK research councils, and will involve teams from more than six universities as well […]
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ElderGames targets silver surfers
European trials of an interactive game platform, resembling a vintage video game table, specifically designed for the elderly have completed their first phase. The new video game table looks like a small dining table with an embedded flat panel display, around which players sit and play a series of games with one another. The suite […]
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French ‘home’ monitors elderly
The French Centre for Construction Research (CTSB) is trialing new sensor technology aimed at monitoring people’s movements when at home. Project Gerhome is developing new sensory products and technologies to monitor the elderly and those who suffer from long term illnesses. The technologies on trial determine when movement is different from normal behavioral patterns, which can indicate […]
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Prepare health systems for ageing EU told
European governments “grappling with the severe economic and financial crisis” still need to prepare for the costs of an ageing population, the European Commission has warned. In a communication dealing with the impact of an aging population in the EU, the Commission warns that if governments do not address work, pensions, health and social care […]
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Hubs create technology for Digital Britain
Research Councils UK has unveiled a five year, £36m programme to develop new digital technologies. Three research hubs in Nottingham, Newcastle and Aberdeen will work on projects to open up new markets, improve the lives of elderly and socially excluded people and support rural communities. Science and innovation minister Lord Drayson said the new programme […]
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New robot to assist elderly at home
The RobuLAB French robotics specialist Robosoft and SRI International have demonstrated a new service robot designed to assist the elderly at home. The RobuLAB, is able to navigate, follow and assist people moving from room to room using SRI Karto navigation software. The robot is aimed at developers and integrators building home-centric service robots. Robosoft […]
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