Category: Resources
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What can I do to prevent Alzheimer’s or mental decline?
According to latest figures covering 2015, dementia is now the leading cause of death in England and Wales. In this article we look at the lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of developing dementia and which technologies can help with those lifestyle changes.
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Contented Dementia – a revelation
Dementia is often described as an awful disease, both for the person with the condition and his/her loved ones. While it may currently be incurable, the Contented Dementia Trust believe that wellbeing can be maintained with the right approach to the person and management of the symptoms. This is such good news for those living…
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How do I create a unique and memorable password for each site?
Every day in the connected world we have to login to numerous different sites for banking or shopping, let alone email and social media – and we are told not to use the same password for each one. In this article we will look why so many passwords are needed and how to create passwords…
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Having a RIOT – the future of SmartAgeing
RIOT is not a word often associated with care, but it is one of the exciting finalists in a recent competition to find the best internet-connected products for SmartAgeing. In this article we take a peek at the cutting edge of SmartAgeing products that are in development and how they could help us in the…
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Simple Remote Controls for TV Viewing
All-in-one remote controls promise to make TV watching simpler by reducing the number of gadgets to juggle when watching TV whether it is live, recorded at home, a catch-up service like iPlayer or film from a disc. In this article we get hands-on with a budget model and consider if it succeeds in simplification and…
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Smart Ageing in the Connected World
We want to understand the changes ageing brings and how we can maintain a good quality of life for as long as possible, retaining our independence using both tried and tested and innovative products. We cannot bear the thought of accepting the status quo for the frail in the UK; an uncomfortable mix of vulnerability,…