Communication & isolation

We make it easier to get in touch, check things are ok and keep up with friends and

family.

Many people become isolated, especially when they struggle with mobility, eyesight or memory, or worry about the cost of making calls. It can also be difficult to make contact with people when they can’t hear the phone ring or choose not to answer. It can be

worrying when you know someone is at risk or vulnerable and you can’t make contact.

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There are a variety of telephone based solutions to help including loud rings and flashing alerts when a call comes in, extra large numbers for dialling and picture buttons to automatically dial the person whose picture they show.

We’ve been trialling Amazon’s Echo Show with Alexa voice control and found it really helpful in some situations. Voice control makes it easy to use, the video capability really helps you see how someone is, and the Drop-in feature, if enabled, means you can connect even if they cannot answer. The devices do much more including radio, audio books and online shopping, and in a way provide a bit of a companionship. As a smartphone user you can call the Echo devices from anywhere you have an Internet connection which can be really useful when out and about, working or travelling.

We can advise on a range of solutions. We don’t sell equipment but we can suggest what might work and where you can get it. A telephone consultation will get you heading in the right direction.

Telephone consultations

Our Alexa services