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• Home monitoring set to boom in 2010

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 153
  “If it’s true, as this AP story indicates, that the only thing standing in the way of home monitoring of seniors is price, then you can bet the field is set to boom in 2010. I have been studying the field since early in the decade. These are medical monitors that can be worn or installed around the home. They ...
  18 hours ago

• Checking vitals, monitoring movement: Devices help seniors remain home longer

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 153
  “At 88, Grif Crawford knows he’s at risk of a fall or other sudden health problem. So he wears a pendant around his neck that can summon help if something goes wrong. “It’s kind of like life insurance,” said Crawford, of Lee Summit, Mo. “I feel very comforted with this.” The device has come a long way ...
  18 hours ago

• Blogpost: Automation in Homecare

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 153
  Working on an paper on automation in homecare I came across a number of older papers that I would like to share with you. Blogpost Lodewijk Bos, ICMCC, 29 December 2009
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• Design Issues of a Semi-Autonomous Robotic Assistant for the Health Care Environment

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 153
  This paper discusses design issues of a mobile robotic assistant for health or home care applications with the objective of relieving hospital personnel or domestic users of time-consuming routine tasks. These tasks are delegated to the robot via natural language and in turn autonomously executed. With respect to the ...
  20 hours ago

• An Overview of the Development of Handy 1, a Rehabilitation Robot to Assist the Severely Disabled

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 153
  The Handy 1 was developed in 1987 by Mike Topping to assist an 11 year old boy with cerebral palsy to eat unaided. The system is the most successful low-cost, commercially available robotic system in the world today [10] capable of assisting the most severely disabled with several everyday functions such as eating, ...
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• 28 – 30 December 2009 : Sogo Post-Christmas Clearance

  
  shoppingNsales — Authority: 445
  28 to 30 December 2009Sogo Post-Christmas ClearanceFrom RM1  Crazy Prices! Products OfferedAirtight ContainersKitchen AccessoriesCutleriesMugs and PlatesCasserolesVassesDecorative ItemsBedsheetsPillowsTowels and BathmatsKitchen LinenWagonsStockersand many more LocationEvent Corner 3rd FloorSogo KLKompleks Pernas ...
  2 days ago

• How can I help my elderly father continue to live alone in a giant house?

  
  Ask MetaFilter — Authority: 632
  How can I help my elderly father continue to live alone in a giant house? My father is in his late seventies, and its a real chore for him to do things like shovel and rake leaves. Im going to hire a service to handle plowing the driveway, and another to rake leaves and mow the lawn. I noticed that his kitchen sink ...
  2 days ago

• Challenges and Solutions to Long Distance Caregiving

  
  rotatelogs.com — Authority: 167
  Long distance caregiving poses some unique challenges, as it is difficult to physically check-in on your loved one in their own home. Instead, you must rely on periodic visits and the reports of others. However, there are solutions to most concerns. Concern: Your loved one cannot leave home to go grocery shopping or ...
  6 days ago

• Telemedicine Plus Smart Devices for Home Health Monitoring

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 153
  “A significant number of older U.S. citizens need medical care today, and their numbers are growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging, the 65-and-over population will increase to 55 million in 2020 (up 36 percent for the decade). By 2030, that will ...
  1 week ago

• Medical Alert Bracelets Save Lives

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  No one plans to have a medical emergency, but it is best to be prepared just in case something does happen. If you have a chronic illness or take prescription medication, wearing a Medical ID bracelet is the perfect way to help expedite treatment and avoid misdiagnosis during an emergency situation. Paramedics are ...
  1 week ago

• Sara Lee sells Air Care business to P&G, focusses on food

  
  Australian Food News — Authority: 145
  Sara Lee has announced a further step toward their plan to focus on food and beverage products with the sale of the air care business to consumer products giant Procter & Gamble.The binding offer of €320 million (A$524 million) was accepted earlier this month by Sara Lee as long as certain, unspecified ...
  1 week ago

• The quality of home care nurses’ documentation in new electronic patient records

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 153
  Aims . The present study explores how community nurses addressed patient care in the EPR and the comprehensiveness of their documentation. Background . The need for comprehensive nursing documentation in home health care is considerable and quality is regarded as a prerequisite for continuity of care. Documentation ...
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• Home Delivered Meals Make Life Easier for Seniors

  
  World News — Authority: 168
  It can be difficult for seniors to cook healthy, well-balanced meals, as it may be impossible for them to get to the grocery store on their own. Decreased hand-eye coordination can make it tough to operate kitchen appliances safely, and for those with poor vision, cooking becomes a dangerous chore. However, there is ...
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• Be Prepared With Medical ID Bracelets

  
  World News — Authority: 168
  If you have a chronic illness or take prescription medication, you should consider wearing a medical alert bracelet. If an emergency arises, a Medical ID bracelet can help save your life by expediting treatment and avoiding misdiagnosis. Paramedics are also trained to look for a patients medical identification ...
  1 week ago

• Be Prepared With Medical ID Bracelets

  
  IQonHealth - Articles and Reviews on Heartburn, Alternative Herbal Remedies, Weight Loss... — Authority: 142
  Wearing a medical alert bracelet can save lives, especially if you take prescription medications, have a chronic illness, or are a caregiver for someone who needs help on a daily basis. Paramedics are trained to look for a medical identification bracelet on their patients, so wearing one can really make a difference. ...
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• 18 December 2009 – 3 January 2010 : Hot Value Mart Warehouse Clearance

  
  shoppingNsales — Authority: 445
  18 December 2009 to 3 January 2010Hot Value Mart Warehouse Clearance  Products OfferedChristmas GiftsCreative ToysGamesHome Decoration ItemsKitchenwareToiletriesStationeryPersonal Care ProductsSportsDIY Productsand more Time: 11.00am – 9.30pm Location3rd Floor (Opposite McDonald’s)Amcorp MallJalan Persiaran ...
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• 11 December 2009 – 3 January 2010 : Home-Fix Christmas Pre-Sale

  
  shoppingNsales — Authority: 445
  11 December 2009 – 3 January 2010Home-Fix Christmas Pre-Sale  Products OfferedOutdoor FurnitureBBQ Gas GrillBBQ AccessoriesDecorative ItemsAssorted Coolerand more Locations1 Utama Shopping CentreGreat Eastern MallBangsar VillageDesa Park CityHartamas Shopping CentreThe Sphere Bangsar South
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• 16 – 20 December 2009 : Metrojaya Warehouse Sale – Penang

  
  shoppingNsales — Authority: 445
  16 to 20 December 2009Metrojaya Warehouse Sale – PenangUp to 70% Off  Daily Happy Hour Extravaganza!Join us for fantastic bargains and deals!Don’t miss this! Time: 11am – 9pm LocationPenang International Sports Arena (PISA)Jalan  Tun Dr. Awang11900 PenangMalaysia
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• Electrolux EL206A Intensity Upright Bags

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 177
  Electrolux EL206A 6-pk IntensityBag/Filter ELECTROLUX HOMECARE PRODUCTS Product Description Fits Electrolux EL5020A Intensity Upright Vacuum… More >> Electrolux EL206A Intensity Upright Bags
  2 weeks ago

• New licensing regs for homecare agencies go into effect soon

  
  HealthPoint PA — Authority: 141
  Reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Hundreds of home care agencies that assist elderly or disabled individuals with basic tasks such as dressing, bathing and housekeeping are about to fall under state scrutiny for the first time. The Pennsylvania Department of Health published regulations Saturday to provide ...
  2 weeks ago

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