Isaac Care Giving Warmth During the Winter Months
Isaac Care Giving Warmth During the Winter Months The team at Isaac Care will be giving you the warmth and care you need during the cold, winter months. Winter in Ireland is a gloomy time of year. The dark days can be lonely and it’s easy to get sick or have weather related accidents. Each […]
What is Independent Living
What is Independent Living There are a number of reasons why older people might choose to live at home rather than in a retirement facility or with family. For some, it’s simply a matter of independence – they want to maintain their own home and their own lifestyle for as long as possible. At Isaac […]
What Is Vitals Monitoring?
Vitals Monitoring What Is A Vitals Monitoring? Vitals monitoring is the process of tracking and recording a patient’s vital signs, which include heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and body temperature. This data can be used to help assess a patient’s overall health and well-being, and can also be helpful in detecting early signs of […]
Personal Alarm Guide: What Is A Personal Alarm?
Personal Alarms If you or someone you love is at risk of falling, lives alone or wants to feel more safe in general, a personal alarm can give you the peace of mind knowing that help is just a push of a button away. In this blog we discuss what is a personal alarm, the […]
Remote Patient Monitoring: How Does it Work?
Remote Patient Monitoring: How Does it Work? Remote patient monitoring has been rapidly gaining in popularity in recent years. In an age when mobile devices are available to everyone, remote patient monitoring can be convenient and effective, enabling people to take charge of their own health. But what is it, and how does it work? […]
How Assistive Technology can help those at risk of falls
How Assistive Technology can help those at risk of falls Falls are one of the biggest problems which occur in advancing years, because of their high frequency and adverse health consequences. According to a study conducted by TILDA, approximately one in five older adults in Ireland (17% of men; 21% of women) experienced recurrent […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – Reducing the Risks
While aging, family history, and genetic predisposition are leading risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia there are some modifiable risk factors that studies show could delay 40% of cases.
Falls in our Elderly – The Facts, Figures, and Prevention
Falls in our Elderly – The Facts, Figures, and Prevention Protect your loved ones against falls now We all value an independent and active lifestyle, however as we age the risk of falling and losing some of that individuality increases. Unfortunately, the results of these falls, whether at home or outdoors, can lead to serious and sometimes […]
Living safely and independently at home for longer
We live in an age where most seniors don’t want to move into retirement or nursing homes. In fact, over 93 per cent of seniors say they want to age in the comfort of their own homes. This had led to a growing market in the technology supported care space. It is revolutionising the way people are cared for at home.