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Dementia Communication Systems

teleCalm is a Phone Service for Seniors Living with Alzheimer's

— April 27, 2016 — Life-Stages
This caregiver-managed phone service for seniors is designed for older people suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Based in Texas, startup teleCalm allows the elderly to retain dignity and independence while also ensuring their safety.

The system is comprised of a mobile app for the caregiver and an easy to use desk phone for the memory-challenged senior. Both are connected through cloud technology. The aptly named Caregiver app includes a number of features, including an active caller dashboard, call blocking and quiet hours.

With a goal of helping those with Alzheimer's and other dementia forms live at home longer and making life easier for their families, the phone service for seniors makes it easier for everyone to stay in touch.
Trend Themes
1. Caregiver-managed Phone Services - Expanding teleCalm's unique features, such as call blocking and quiet hours, to other senior age groups can offer elder care services without interdependence of nursing homes.
2. Memory-challenged Desk Phone - Incorporating cloud technology in desk phone designs to cater to seniors with memory or visual impairments, leading to easier communication, can create innovative lifestyle products for the elderly market.
3. Mobile App for Dementia Caregivers - Integrating memory games and cognitive exercises in caregiver mobile apps can improve seniors' cognitive function, increasing the potential of innovation in the elderly care industry.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - Telecom companies can innovate with teleCalm's features to produce other senior-friendly devices and services that ensure safety, independence, and easy communication.
2. Healthcare - Medical professionals can incorporate teleCalm's technology in hospitals and nursing homes to improve communication between patients and caregivers, achieving rapid patient recovery and ease in elderly care services.
3. Consumer Electronics - Making electronics more accessible to seniors, specifically designing products addressing their difficulties will have transformative benefits in the digital world by opening doors for innovation in the elderly care industry.
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