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Social alarms to telecare — older people's services in transition
Author(s)	Malcolm J Fisk
Publisher	The Policy Press, Bristol, 2003
Pages	290 pp
Source	Marston Book Services, PO Box 269, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4YN. Email: direct.orders@marston.co.uk
Keywords	Alarm systems ; Technology ; Information technology ; Living in the community.
Annotation	Social alarms, as defined by the author, can be devices (with or without intelligence) located in the home which, when activated, facilitate communication with a responder and the sending of information relevant to the user's well-being. This book reviews the literature and establishes the position regarding social alarms in Great Britain and Ireland; explores their evolution and the services provided; and considers their place within social policy frameworks. It examines the development of social alarms in North America, where they are known as personal response systems and services (PRS). It also considers the role and effectiveness of social alarms to support independent living. The implications for social alarm services of current technological developments associated with smart homes, and certain aspects of telemedicine and telecare, activity and lifestyle monitoring are explored. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-030625201 B
Classmark	OV: Y9: UVB: K4
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