Using technology or telecare services can help you if there is an emergency or if you are having difficulties in your home. What is important is that someone will know when something might be wrong and get help for you. As well as peace of mind for you, your family, and your carers, Telecare may give you more freedom to live independently in your own home and when you are out and about. It could even get you home more quickly if you are admitted to hospital. Here are some examples when Telecare can help: 

• detect risks such as smoke, floods and gas leaks 
• call for help if you fall 
• remind you to take your medication at the correct time 
• notify someone if you leave your home and would have difficulty finding your way back 
• help you stay safe when out and about 

Telecare Self-Check Tool 

There is an online quick self-check test to see if you or someone you know could benefit from telecare. You might find it helpful to complete this first. 

• You’ll be asked between 3 and 6 questions 
• The check should take between 3 and 5 minutes to complete 
• You do not need to give any personal details 
• The Check provides useful advice and will say if you or someone you know should apply for Telecare. 

The Telecare Self-Check Tool is available  here   

Inverclyde Technology Enabled Care (is tech house available, can’t see it on HSCP website) 

Inverclyde Technology Enabled Care provides a range of technology devices, alarms and sensors that can be installed easily into your home. The Telecare Alarm (also referred to as the Community Alarm), allows people to call for help in an emergency from their own home through to a contact centre, 24 hours a day. In addition to the Telecare Alarm, there as a range of Technology devices and sensors available that can be installed easily into your home. These include environmental sensors for people who cannot recognise risks within their own home or personal sensors which help support people to remain safe. This will can help support your safety and independence at home by providing you, your family and carers with the reassurance that a tailored response will be delivered which meets your needs. Have I repeated 

If you or your family member and or carer would like to find out what is available for you contact Access First. Access First will take your referral information, assess your needs for services and let you know what happens next.  

Telephone Access First -  01475 714646 

Or email  access1st@inverclyde.gov.uk 

More information -  Telehealthcare Community Alarm Service   

About Digital and Me – (ADAM) 

ADAM is a new online platform provided by Alzheimer Scotland to help you to find the right digital products and services to look after your health and wellbeing. You can have an online chat with ADAM, your digital friend, who will ask some questions about the things that are important to you, and things that might be becoming more of a challenge. They will then recommend digital products which you might find useful. 

To find out more and to chat with  ADAM