SweetTree has always been driven by its commitment to deliver an exceptional standard of care. This is why we are thrilled to be introducing the Falls Prevention and Alert system by SweetTree Connect (STC), developed by the same team behind SweetTree Home Care Services. In response to a gap that only became apparent with years of dedicated service and experience in the field, STC was designed to foster a secure home environment and encourage independence, granting peace of mind to family members, and diminishing potential risks and levels of carer anxiety.
STC Home Care Monitoring System
How it Works
The system was originally purposefully crafted around falls, so this first version of the software prevents accidents from occurring, and if they do, it accelerates solutions and prevents further consequences from happening. At this stage, the key components are:- STC Presence Sensor – Tiny sensors that detect presence & movements in bed.
- STC Light – A light pad that can automatically adjust its brightness level.
- STC Control Button – A button with a switch to turn the lights on and off, and another switch to call for assistance.
- STC App – Available for the web platform and smartphone.
Short-Term Benefits – Immediate Solutions
Each year, one-third of adults aged 65 and older are at risk of experiencing at least one fall, with a substantial 82% of these incidents occurring in the absence of immediate support. A seemingly unthreatening fall can lead to significant mental and physical complications. The constant awareness of these risks and potential consequences contributes to what we refer to as carer anxiety. SweetTree Connect’s main priority is to prevent that first fall from happening and if it does, minimise its impact as much as possible. We have listed some additional benefits below.- Prevention: It significantly reduces the likelihood of accidents.
- Quick solutions: In the event of an accident, the alert system guarantees a prompt resolution.
- Real-time automatic updates: Instant notifications can be set up for any other personally relevant developments, such as what time they’ve gotten out of bed, or whether they’ve made their way out of the house and into the community.
- Time: It’s important to remember that the carers’ wellbeing plays an essential role, and having this support system provides them with more time to take care of themselves too.
- Privacy and Independence: This added support allows everyone to have more personal space and privacy, encouraging more independent behaviour and adding to everyone’s wellbeing.
Long-Term Benefits – The Bigger Picture
All data and interaction history are recorded and stored within a unified platform, presenting a range of benefits that extend beyond immediate daily life improvements when viewed from a broader perspective.- Patterns: It allows you to pick up on patterns over time, spotting indicators that may mean having to reconsider certain aspects that might have not been obvious otherwise. It can point out signs highlighting the need to implement new measures, for example. Moreover, checking those patterns can encourage you to voluntarily set up new long-term goals. For instance, you might spot irregularities in their getting up times and can then take measures to adjust them.
- Evidence and Accountability: Having access to the history of interactions and occurrences means more resources become available, should you need to extract them. A data record can translate into solid proof, often relevant for legal or medical reasons (either for case managers, lawyers, GPs, or any other professionals involved). It’s information that can significantly help the decision-making process if new arrangements need to be made or if incidents need to be verified.
- Budget Friendly: The system reduces the amount of human care needed, which means a financial benefit.