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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.
Watches and Trackers
Sleep and Bedroom
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Smart Tech
Sleep Hub
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 – 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.
Smart Tech
Appeal Electric Blinds
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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Smart Tech
Genus Frame
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.
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Health Testing
Home Testing
Thriva – Quick and easy health checks
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.
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Home Testing
Supply Life – Food Intolerance Tests
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.
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Home Care
Air Purifiers
Recommended Supplier
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…