Personal Alarm
Personal Alarm
Can be worn around the neck or wrist
Should the wearer come into difficulty, they can press the button to raise an alarm with the monitoring company or a nominated carerPager
Pager
Sensors can be linked directly to carer pager
Will alert (vibrate and/or alarm) once a sensor has been activated
For example, if someone gets up from the chair, the sensor mat will alert the carer pager
Useful if someone is prone to fallsWireless Movement Sensor
Wireless Movement Sensors
Work in conjunction with specific sensors
Detect movement or lack of movement
Raises alarm if concern is detectedCarbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Useful if people are concerned that gas maybe left on
Linked to the monitoring centre to raise alarm immediately if dangerous gases are detected.Property Exit Sensor
Property Exit Sensor
Alerts if a person has left the front door.
Useful if wandering is a concern.
Can be set to a timed delay e.g if someone pops outside regularly for five minutes, delay can be set to accommodate this.
Can alert monitoring centre or appointed responder.Pivotell Medication Reminder
Pivotell Medication Reminder
Can be linked to the telecare system
Can alert monitoring centre or appointed responder if medication has not been taken
Automatically dispenses pills at pre-set times (28 compartments)
Self locking shutter
LCD display indicates if pills have been taken and how many are left
Spare trays can be ordered
Battery operatedWhere to buy:
pivotell.co.ukFlood Detector
Flood Detector
Linked to the monitoring centre or appointed responder
Detects floods
Useful if someone is prone to leaving the taps onChair Occupancy Sensor
Chair Occupancy Sensor
Alerts immediately when the user has gotten up from their chair
For use when there’s a concern of falls
Can be linked to a pager
Immediate notification sent to carerBed Occupancy Sensor
Bed Occupancy Sensor
Alternative to bed sensor mat
For use with standar bed (not hospital bed)
Alerts if someone has gotten out of bed
Useful when falls or wandering are a concernSensor Mat
Sensor Mat
Can be used on bed/chair/floor
Alerts if someone shifts their weight from the mat e.g someone gets out of bed/off the chair
Useful if falls or wandering are a concern
Can alert monitoring centre or a named responderFalls Detector
Falls Detector
For use when falls are a concern
Worn around the neck
Detects rapid falls against gravity
Alerts the wearer when it has been activated
Contacts the monitoring centre or identified responderTemperature Extremes
Temperature Extremes
Monitors for excessively high or low temperatures
Linked to monitoring centre when alert has been raised
Useful for those who may forget to turn on or off the heatingSmoke Detector
Smoke Detector
Increases safety at home, if fires may be a concern
Connected to monitoring centre so that immediate response can be activated if alarm is raisedWireless Heat Detector
Wireless Heat Detector
Additional protection against fires where smoke detectors are unsuitable
Raises alarm when temperature rises rapidly
Connects to monitoring centre for active response
Useful if someone might leave the cooker on, or a pan on the hobTelecare
Telecare
Linked to all the relevant telecare sensors
Communicates to the monitoring centre or to an appointed responder
Raises the alarm if a concern has been registered
Required for telecare packages to work
Plugs into the landline or can be operated on sim cardBogus Call Button
Bogus Call Button
Used when answering the door to an unknown caller or if you feel uncomfortable during interaction
Creates a silent call to the monitoring centre
Once button is pressed, monitoring centre will listen to determine if more action is required.Some Providers of telecare:
Emergency Response
emergencyresponse.ie
Tel: 1850 248 999Alarm Medical
alarmandmedical.ie
Tel: 091 384 513Task
taskltd.ie
01 843 5889CareZapp
carezapp.comIndependent Living
independentlivingireland.ie
Tel: 0906 492702Silent alert (for persons with low hearing)
silentalert.ie
Tel: 2479007Project Office:
Living Well with Dementia
c/o Southside Partnership
Old Post Office, Main Street
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Tel: 086 041 8450
Email: info@livingwellwithdementia.ieProject Lead:
Margaret Collins
Tel: 01 236 5200
Email: margaret.collins3@hse.ieProject Co-ordinator:
Mary Spain
Tel: 086 041 8450
Email: mspain@livingwellwithdementia.ieActivities & Administration:
Angie Lennon
Tel:087 101 0106
Email: angela.lennon@sspship.ie