Cardiff Council has adopted a wearable solution for residents from HAS Technology, as part of their telecare response service.
The wearable solution helps to identify certain health risks early on, to put preventative measures in place for its community and residents.
The product, ARMED (Advanced Risk Modelling for Early Detection) uses wearable technology and AI to help identify risks of falling, earlier in the care cycle. It was developed as part of a collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University.
Initially, twenty individuals were identified as having a potential ‘falls risk’ and provided with wearable smart watches, so that their sleep and mobility data is remotely be monitored.
Aaron Edwards, implementation and delivery manager at Cardiff Council, said: “I was worried that the pandemic would increase falls further. Research shows a clear link between those who fall frequently and serious injury or entry into residential care.”
“With this assistive technology, our residents are able to monitor their daily health and mobility, and our professional support network will be alerted to any potential risk trends. As this point, we may speak to their GP, the Independent Living Service, or Community Rehab physios and put a plan in place to manage falls prevention.”
Brian Brown, director, HAS Technology’s ARMED service, added: “We are delighted to be working with Cardiff Council on their Telecare project. ARMED has not only shown how assistive technology can be of benefit during a time of crisis, but also how it can support the sector as we move forward to a new normal way of working.”
“We are all anticipating additional pressures as the pandemic progresses and our wearable technology really highlights how having remote but real time access to data can support preventative measures. The goal is to ultimately improve the life of the end user and help them to age well.”
