GPS Alarm

Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK. Dementia is one of the biggest challenges facing our society, and our ageing population means it is one that is set to grow, with figures forecast to double in a generation and rise to more than 2 million by 2051.

Accidental falls are common amongst people of all ages, but older people are at a higher risk of falling, especially if they have existing health conditions.

Epilepsy is a common condition where sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain cause seizures or fits. There are lots of possible symptoms of epileptic seizures, including uncontrollable shaking or losing awareness of things around you.

Many people with learning disabilities have mild to moderate cognitive delays, but thanks to medical technology they are living longer and leading healthy lives and are interacting in more ways than before – at school, work, in relationships and in society. 

Stroke strikes every 5 minutes in the UK. It can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. As we get older our arteries are more likely to become blocked, which could lead to a stroke. 

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. The condition usually affects the hands, feet and wrists.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. When you have high blood pressure, your heart has to work harder to pump the blood around your body.

A person who is not able to hear as well as someone with ‘normal’ hearing (hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears), is said to have hearing loss.