"I am Arthur.
I want to be in the stands
not on the sofa."
Arthur 72, Northampton Saints Super Fan
"I am Greta.
I want to make the cakes,
not just eat them."
Greta 82, Baker
There are over 40,000 people under 65 with dementia in the UK.
By 2050 it is projected there will be 115 million people with dementia worldwide.
Arthur
Accountant, Grandfather and super rugby fan.
Accountant, Grandfather and super rugby fan. Arthur watched his first live game with his older brother. He's held a season ticket since he was a boy and hardly ever misses a game. He takes his grandson with him now and right now with the use of his iHelp he can still do what he loves. Arthur is more than dementia. (and is still rooting for The Saints.)
Arthur uses...
iHelp
The iHelp is a rechargeable personal tracking device gives specific people the exact location of the customer. It includes a built in falls sensor, emergency SOS button and verbal reminders. The iHelp combines mobility independence with safety and reassurance.
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Greta
Baker, sister and everyone's favourite Aunt.
Greta started selling her homemade cakes when she was 19. It wasn't long before she was the “go-to” for every birthday, wedding and Christmas around. While she never had her own children she hosted all the big family gatherings, with food like that who'd go anywhere else? Her Canary gives her family peace of mind as she continues to live on her own and lets them know if her routine has changed. With the use of a Lifeline and Heat Detector Greta can still whip up a storm.
Greta uses...
Canary
The Canary uses sensors carefully placed around the home to monitor movement and temperature. Anything out of the ordinary is flagged by email or text message. For example, the system can be used to notify that there has been no movement in a room, allowing the family or carer to check in with the user.
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Lifeline
The Lifeline is an alert system the size of a radio that uses the telephone line to work as an inconspicuous transmitter. If a customer presses the button on their pendant, or a piece of their equipment finds a problem, the Lifeline unit sends an alert to a specialist call centre.
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Heat Detector
The Heat detector provides additional protection against the risk of fires in rooms where fitting smoke detectors is impossible. The detector will raise an alarm to the emergency services and the call centre when temperatures reach 54°C.
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"I am erin.
I want to show my
granddaughter how to cook,
not just watch."
Erin 71, Former Dinnerlady
"I am Frank.
I want to wear my wellies not
my slippers."
Frank 68, Former Groundskeeper
225,000 people will develop dementia this year, that’s one every three seconds.
THERE ARE 850,000 PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IN THE UK, 8,351 OF THOSE LIVE IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Erin
Mum, Nanna and Dinner lady.
Erin loved raising her children and rediscovering the world through their eyes. She's a hands on Nana too, joyfully teaching her granddaughter recipes passed down through generations. She has a book full of recipes and uses a Gas Detector, Memo Minder and Lifeline while Erin and her granddaughter make them together.
Erin is more than Dementia and she still has a lot to share.
Erin uses...
Lifeline
The Lifeline is an alert system the size of a radio that uses the telephone line to work as an inconspicuous transmitter. If a customer presses the button on their pendant, or a piece of their equipment finds a problem, the Lifeline unit sends an alert to a specialist call centre.
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Memo Minder
Memo Minder is activated by movement and plays a pre-recorded message as a reminder when activated. E.g. don’t forget to turn the oven off.
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Gas Detector
The Gas Detector will automatically make an alarm call to the monitoring centre if it detects a possible gas leak, such as a gas stove being turned on but not lit.
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Frank
Groundskeeper, family man and garden lover.
Frank fell in love with gardening when he first put on his wellies to help his mum dig their first vegetable patch. His Lifeline and Medication Dispenser help him to manage the early stages of dementia. Frank uses his Membrabel 2 to help him remember what jobs to do when and a Falls Detector to give his family peace of mind when he's out in the garden.
Frank is much more than his diagnosis. (and he still loves his vegetable patch.)
Frank uses...
Lifeline
The Lifeline is an alert system the size of a radio that uses the telephone line to work as an inconspicuous transmitter. If a customer presses the button on their pendant, or a piece of their equipment finds a problem, the Lifeline unit sends an alert to a specialist call centre.
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Medication Dispenser
The Medication Dispenser is a portable device that sounds a reminder alarm when it’s time for the user to take their medication. If the pills are not taken within a pre-set period, a call will be put through to the call centre via a lifeline. It’s a useful to reassure customers and families that prescribed medication is being taken correctly. This is a fully-programmable device, giving a 1 to 28 day/dose capacity.
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MemRabel 2
The Memrabel 2 provides memory prompts using personally recorded voice memos at specific times of the day or week to remind someone about their daily routines or appointments. E.g. time to weed the vegetable patch.
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Falls Detector
The Falls detector is especially useful for those who have some mobility issues, and may be prone to falls. When it’s activated an alarm call is put through to Lifeline alerting the control centre. It can be worn as a pendant or as a bracelet.
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