World Alzheimer’s Day

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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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