What is AnnCare?
The AnnCare package provides full remote motion/activity monitored system with a host of devices analysing and reporting on agreed pre-set rules. Bluetooth enabled medical devices can be added to the system which the user can then personalise, choosing from an array of device options including; blood pressure gauge, glucometer, weight scale, oximeter and thermometer.
What can I control with AnnCare?
The Caregiver’s portal is also offered with the AnnCare package in a allowing the user or caregiver to set specified rules, such as; activity/inactivity detection, and parameters for medical devices such as BP levels, blood sugar, weight and oxygen.
Other methods of notification can be made possible for nursing institutions, where a number of people are monitored. In nursing homes and hospitals, alerts can be sent through a lighting or buzzer system, through the reception desk, alerting all members of staff to the situation.
How Will My Family And I Benefit?
Families can benefit in the following ways:
This system is an extension of the basic fall detection system.
In addition to sending an alert once when it detects that an activity/inactivity rule has been broken it also monitors medical devices taking the worry out of wondering if a loved one has taken their medication or remembered to do their BP or blood sugar.
It offers a higher degree of comfort and peace of mind by monitoring a greater range of devices including Bluetooth enable medical devices.
It gives carers a greater degree of freedom to go about their daily routine as well giving a greater degree of independence & dignity to a loved one.
How does the system work?
Based on agreed rules the system will produce an alert prompting an action, in addition to the example of a motion sensor situated in the bathroom, this system upon detecting a variation in the GP defined levels for a person’s Blood pressure or blood sugar will allow a discreet alert to be sent to notify family or carers of the situation, enabling them to address the issue and come to the aid of a loved one or patient.
Though the computerised functions in the home are not offered with this package, as they are with the GrandCare package, a user or caregiver is still be notified of results or lack of movement, via text or email sent through a management portal.
Other Benefits
Notifications can be gender specific e.g. an alert can be send to a female carer where a female dependent may have fallen in a bathroom & may be in a compromising position. A variety of notification can be made possible for nursing institutions, where a number of people are monitored. In nursing homes and hospitals, alerts can be sent through a lighting or buzzer system, via the reception desk, alerting all members of staff to the situation.