Canary
Summary of Activity:
- Movement detected
- High temperature reading
- Visitor card tapped
- Door open/closed
- Low temperature reading
- Hub power status
Key Features of the Canary:
ROUTINE
See that your loved one is:
✧ Up and about in the morning;
✧ Has been to the kitchen at normal mealtimes;
✧ Is going to bed at the usual time;
✧ Are bathroom visits are more frequent?
TEMPERATURE
See if:
✧ The lounge is too cold during the day;
✧ Get a text if the bedroom falls below 12 degrees;
✧ Or if the house is warm, ensure water is provided;
CARE VISITS
Using the visitor card see:
✧ That the carer has been at the usual time;
✧ Meals are delivered at the right time;
✧ Get a text if you want to speak to the carer when she arrives;
DOOR ACTIVITY
See at a glance if:
✧ The front door is opened late at night;
✧ The house is unoccupied;
✧ Get an e mail if the front door is left open for more
than 10 minutes;
Key Benefits: Home Care
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE AT HOME
✧ Increases customer (family) dialogue as there is evidence to talk through
✧ Using Canary’s alerts it is possible to offer a support service
– Responsive care service increases independence
– Patients recover faster as intervention is targeted
to need
✧ Families can log in and see that the carers came as
expected at 11.00
– Improves loyalty and provides a transparent service
– If you want to talk to the carer at the house – set up
a text
Key Benefits: Dementia
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE AT HOME
✧ Changes in behaviour seen very quickly – adapt care quickly
✧ Door sensors can alert to purposeful walking incidents
✧ Use sensors for nutrition and hydration – fridge door,taps, kettle
✧ Changes in sleep patterns seen quickly – evening care package required?
✧ Great for respite or whilst out for short periods – use text alerts
✧ Easy to share information between families and carers
For further information on the Canary,
please don’t hesitate to contact us...
National Awards
Tunstall Emergency Response received the prestigious award of ‘Best Providers of Healthcare Solutions and TeleCare Solutions’ at the Public Sector Magazine 2013 ‘Excellence in Business’ Awards.
International Awards
Tunstall’s tele-assistance service in Spain was recognised for its transformational approach to health and care last night, winning the International TEC category at the International Technology Enabled Care Awards (ITEC), hosted by the TEC Services Association (TSA).
