GUEST ARTICLE: Why isolation and loneliness are ignored epidemics among older adults
Isolation and loneliness are the ignored epidemics ravaging the lives of older adults, particularly among those with diminishing health and mobility issues, but technology can help…
Guest article: How can technology support the NHS in a crisis?
Zillah Moore, Director at Tunstall Healthcare In this article, Zillah Moore, Director at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the role of technology enabled care services (TECS) and…
Guest article: More widespread use of telecare services can help people live in their homes for longer
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has recently published a report that looks at how health services could be coordinated to better treat…
Guest article: The role of intuitive assistive tech solutions to support students with learning difficulties
Tsachi Moshinsky, UK Director at OrCam Technologies Tsachi Moshinsky, UK Director at OrCam Technologies, is responsible for Business Development and Sales throughout the UK, including…
Let’s get it clear: Foot positioning – when not to put your best foot forward
Figure demonstrating the consequences of foot position on those with shortened hamstrings By Dr Barend ter Haar Over the years I have enjoyed listening to…
Let’s get it clear: You’ve been fired! Flammability standards put to the test
Pressure care equipment (mattresses and cushions) has been tested for years using furniture flammability test standards. This article discusses why these standards are less appropriate…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good cushion 2 – Functionality
This is the second article in a series which aims to start getting people thinking more about what goes into a cushion that makes it…
Guest article: Are unreported falls the missing data key to improving elderly care?
Barak Katz, General Manager at Essence Smartcare In this article, Barak Katz, General Manager at Essence Smartcare, reveals how the information the health and social…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good cushion?
By Dr Barend ter Haar Why cushions need to vary from user to user This article aims to start getting people thinking more about what…
Let’s get it clear: Trunk call – Aligning the upper body
By Dr Barend ter Haar In seating, we spend much of our time around the pelvis and its stabilisation. This is important as the first…