Person Centred Software has designed Smart Cups to provide carers, healthcare professionals and relatives with insight that will help prevent dehydration throughout the sector.
These smart cups enable the accurate measurement of fluid intake by weighing cells and accelerometers coupled with intelligent algorithms to eliminate liquid poured into the sink. The company says the device can enable fluid consumption to be monitored sip-by-sip, helping to tackle dehydration in care homes by providing relevant insights and notifications.
All carers need to do is pour the fluid into the Smart Cup before serving the resident.
Following this, a care note is automatically created within Person Centred Software’s Digital Care System, which records the volume of fluid consumed and provides real-time updates of fluid charts for the carer to monitor.
The company says its Smart Cups track fluids for individual residents and help understand drinking habits via real-life data. They also send notifications that help encourage and motivate residents to drink.
Smart health and smart tech is becoming increasingly prominent in the care home care sector. Earlier in 2022, wellness application Vivoo launched a smart toilet device to help detect health conditions earlier, while Scarborough care home and BT teamed up back in November 2022 to fit smart sensors in residents’ care homes to collect data which helps ensure they receive better support.
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