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Past Events: Alzheimer's Launches Telecare Program in Tasmania Telecare - an exciting new assistive technology - is providing the freedom, confidence and safety for people with dementia to remain living in their own homes for longer periods of time.Demonstrating the capabilities of telecare to support carers, the unobtrusive sensors are designed to monitor potential risks, for example clients wandering and falls. The variety of sensors installed will alert the onsite carers if a situation arises so that appropriate and timely action can be taken. A new partnership between Alzheimer’s Australia (Tasmania) and Tunstall Healthcare will raise awareness of the benefits available from telecare technology for people living with dementia. Debbie Slater, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Australia (Tasmania) said,
“Having a system like telecare will allow people with dementia and their families to feel safe and secure.”
The exciting launch on Thursday celebrated the installation of Tunstall Healthcare telecare solutions into the respite centre. Helping to reduce some of the physical and emotional pressures carers face, the telecare sensors provide the reassurance that risks can be effectively monitored and managed from anywhere on the property. Read full press release For more information on solutions to assist clients with dementia contact Tunstall on 1300 760 333. National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
Tunstall Open Day - Tuesday 21st April 2009 The Tunstall Healthcare annual open day celebrated the launch of our new telecare alarm Connect+ and featured updates on the latest telehealthcare and a telecare solutions focused workshop. Guest speaker Jeanette Evans (Aged Care Director, Churches of Christ Care) discussed the current care initiatives that Churches of Christ Care retirement villages are currently implementing. International guest speaker Peter Jungvid from Bellman & Symfon presented and demonstrated the innovative range of solutions Bellman offer for hearing and visually impaired clients or carers.
The TLC Project Launch - Ipswich 4th February 2009 On Wednesday 4 February 2009, Queensland Health Minister, Stephen Robertson launched the Ipswich based Telehealth Lifestyle Coordination (TLC) Project to State Member for Ipswich, Wayne Wendt, State Member for Ipswich, Rachel Nolan and a large audience of dignitaries, industry bodies and professionals.
The TLC Project is an 18 month long pilot that will use telehealth to monitor and manage patients living with chronic disease, from the comfort of their own home.
Provided and supported by local community group Ipswich Community Aid and Tunstall Healthcare, the project aims to demonstrate that telehealth can shift the focus of care out the hospital and into the home. Telehealth enables patients who don’t need constant supervision to maintain as normal a life as possible while managing their illness. Read Minister for Health release
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