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Health at Home

This section provides a list of HealthTech and AgeTech products that can help us stay independent as we age.

With the rise of Virtual wards, also known as Hospital at Home, we will be well served to understand how we can monitor ourselves, and get used to integrating new tech into our homes.

Help around the Home and Beyond

Once we have made sure that the house we want to future-proof is as age-friendly and safe as possible, we need to think about devices that can be installed to help us Age in Place. All of these are found on other pages of this site, but they’re all gathered here to help you understand the collective options.

As with many of the products and services on the site, many of these are bought as a reaction to an acute problem, sometimes leading to poor decision-making and always missing the potential to avoid a problem in the first place.

So, think about these products and how they might be useful before they are essential. Give yourself time to choose the best option for you and get used to using them in advance of them being a critical part of a care plan.

Older Woman with Tablet or iPad

Watches and Trackers

Fitbit trackers in a line from small to large

FitBit Health Trackers

Fitbit is a brand of wearable fitness trackers and smartwatches designed to monitor and track various aspects of your health and fitness activities. These devices are popular tools for individuals seeking to improve their overall wellbeing and lead a more active lifestyle.

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Taking Care – Personal Alarms

AFAH has had a relationship with this company for several years now. They are Which? recommended and are considered one of the best.

They provide emergency alarms so you can get help at the touch of a button.

Front and back of SmartPhone with Text

Amazingly they only charge £29 plus £19 per month for the phone (Android 14 handset, 6.8” screen, 256GB), unlimited calls and texts, plus 4 GB of Data.

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Chatsie Smartphones – A simple mobile phone anyone can use

We really like these quality phones because they are:

Very simple to set up and use

They will pre-load your favourite apps

The phone user can allow friends and family to help with phone issue remotely

They come fully charged, with a case and screen saver installed

They will even replace lost or broken phones free of charge, up to two per 24 month contract.

Sleep and Bedroom

Use the code AFAH20 for a 20% discount

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Sleep Hub

There are a lot of sleep apps around (see Sleep Apps and Other Resources). This is a product called Sleep Hub from Cambridge Sleep Science. Their tech is being built into all sorts of products these days, but this was the original device. Mrs AFAH and I sleep well, so I can’t judge this, but they have a 14-day money-back guarantee, so it may be worth a try if you suffer from lack of sleep.

Use the code AFAH20 for a 20% discount

Bide – Night-time Reassurance

Bide is a fall-prevention device that supports older people to help them live safely and independently at home. It’s a simple device that records a message with nighttime reassurance, and a reminder to take care when it detects someone getting out of bed. It’s a move away from devices that deliver a barrage of messages to a carer, it doesn’t need internet interaction, it’s super easy to set up, and it provides a nice personal touch. Use the code – AFAHBIDE10 – at check out for 10% AFAH discount.

Better sleep App

Interesting looking app here, which has 55 million downloads, so they must be doing something right. They say – ‘A personalised sleep experience for more restful nights and wakeful days.’ If you’ve used this app, send along your feedback. Click the picture for 20% discount.

Electric blind in bedroom with remote control
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Appeal Electric Blinds

Take control of the light in your house… at the touch of a button!

An electric blind in a bedroom, or any room in the house, can be a useful addition to a home.

People with reduced mobility can find these incredibly convenient.

Having full light in a room when getting up can prevent falls.

Blinds can be controlled with a dedicated remote, a smartphone, or can be voice-activated. Blinds can also be set on a timer to open and close at set times.

Health Monitoring

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Aktiia – Blood Pressure Monitor

This clever little device reads your blood pressure every hour – even when you’re sleeping. It can even send it to your doctor. I use a simple OMRON device (see below…), but I am thinking of upgrading to this. As always, please send us your feedback.

Genus Brand Smart Monitoring Screen

Use code – afahdelivery – for free delivery

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Genus Frame

We like this simple-to-use device because it doesn’t rely on wearing a smart watch. You can share photos, make video calls, monitor your living environment, and make direct contact when needed. It includes sensors to spot irregularities and provides necessary alerts, giving reassurance and insight into how you are doing from a distance, without being intrusive.

Get free shipping with the link below. Use code – afahdelivery

Health Testing

Thriva Health test Kit
Home Testing

Thriva – Quick and easy health checks

I love the idea of peace of mind if nothing is wrong, or early detection if something is!

Whether you want to check your cholesterol levels, manage an existing health condition, or learn how to improve your lifestyle, get clear blood testing insights to make lasting health changes.

Conduct a simple pin-prick blood collection at home and send.

USE CODE AFAH10 for a 10% discount

Supply Life box and kit
Home Testing

Supply Life – Food Intolerance Tests

The evidence is growing for the importance of having a healthy gut. Supply Life offers simple home testing for 200+ food allergies and help with IBS, Migraines, bloating, etc.

Conduct a simple pin-prick blood collection at home and send.

Use Code Health20 for £20 off here…

Home Care

Air Purifiers

White Air Purifier Unit
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Healthy Air 500

We really like this product as a long-term investment in health in general, but especially for older people and those with conditions like COPD, reduced lung capacity, or other serious illness.

We should live in a space that has the best quality air possible. My family suffers from hayfever and allergies, and we find that using a HEPA air filter really helps in the pollen-heavy springtime. Healthy Air have taken a medical-grade purifier and produced an affordable home version. Click on the video for my thoughts…

Interestingly, this purifier breaks down air pollutants into something harmless — that is, it can actually remove viruses like flu, Covid, etc.

Use code AFAH10 for a 10% discount…

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