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Healthcare, social welfare and housing policy agendas, while emphasising the importance of supporting the independent living of older people at home, have generally failed to take account of the actual or potential role played by social alarms and telecare.
This book draws on research and practice throughout the developed world. It documents the emergence of these important technologies and considers their potential in the contexts of healthcare, social welfare and housing.
The book is of immense importance to policy makers and practitioners in healthcare, social welfare and housing. It signals the potential, the challenges and the threats associated with such technologies. As such it must be compulsory reading for every current or potential service provider.
Price: $54.95
Pages: 304
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Policy Press
Publication Date:
25 June 2003
ISBN: 9781861345066
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Housing and homelessness, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Social work
"... an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in the field of social alarms, new technologies and how telecare goes beyond support and monitoring to the empowerment of vulnerable older people. It should, as the cover note promotes, "be compulsory reading for every current or potential service provider." Community Care
" ... will certainly appeal to practitioners and policymakers thanks to the book's concise and accessible style devoid of jargon. Scholars will also appreciate the historical and descriptive chapters that are relevant for teaching and research purposes, providing clear examples of the need to integrate technological developments within social and housing policies." Canadian Journal on Aging
Malcolm J. Fisk is a social scientist with expertise on the support needs of older people. He has worked in senior positions within UK housing and social services authorities, the electronics industry and at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Wales. Currently he is Managing Director of Insight Social Research Ltd.
Contents: Introduction: what are social alarms?; Social theory and social alarms; A critical review of the literature; The origins of social alarms; Social alarms in England and Wales; Social alarms in Scotland; Social alarms in Ireland; Social alarms (PRS) in North America; Social alarms in the rest of the world; Social alarms: international comparisons; Social alarms and smart homes; Social alarms, telemedicine and telecare; Falls, lifestyle monitoring and dementia care; Conclusions.