For Immediate Release
World Alzheimer’s Day
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day, a day dedicated to drawing attention to dementia and the ever increasing need for
research and understanding of the condition.
Thirty six million people around the world are currently living with dementia, with this number set to increase to 115
million by 2050 , making this year’s theme 'Dementia. It's time for action!’ even more relevant than ever.
According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, the federation of Alzheimer’s associations worldwide, it is time for the
condition to become a global health priority and for people with dementia to receive the treatment and attention they
deserve .
LifeTec at the Reading Centre in Newmarket Brisbane supports people living with special conditions and as such are
hosting the Queensland Smart Home Initiative ‘QSHI’, where people can view assistive technology, aids and ideas for
people with special and ongoing needs.
The QSHI has adopted research findings that assist people living with dementia into the home.
This includes ideas like installing cupboards with clear glass doors so the resident can clearly see what is inside,
installing a different coloured toilet seat to clearly define where the toilet is, using different coloured bedding to
make the bed easily identifiable and so much more .
The QSHI also features technology shown to assist people living with dementia.
This includes Tunstall sensors that detect if the resident has been active in their home during the day, entering the
bathroom and kitchen, Tunstall sensors that detect if the resident has gone to bed at an appropriate time and even turn
on a light if they get up in the night.
The QSHI also has a Tunstall property exit sensor display that detects if the resident leaves their home at an
inappropriate time, so they can be quickly found and returned to their home.
The Tunstall property exit sensor also detects if the resident returns to their home but leaves the door open, so that
it can be closed and prevent the resident from being vulnerable and exposed.
Alzheimer’s Disease International encourages government and the public to take action, raise awareness and improve
services and care for people living with dementia .
To visit the Queensland Smart Home Initiative and learn more about dementia solutions and assistive technology call 07
3552 9000.
To find out more about Tunstall’s assistive technology solutions visit www.tunstallhealthcare.com.au or call 1300 760
333.
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