Domiciliary care, also known as home care, is support and care delivered to an individual in the comfort of their own home. It is a key part of our healthcare here in the UK, delivering personalised, attentive care to individuals and is continuing to grow every year. It can make day to day living much easier and allow people to remain in their own home or help ease the transition from hospital back into the comfort of their own home.
Frequency Precision is a small family-owned, forward-thinking business based in Devon, which is one of the foremost suppliers into the domiciliary care market, as well as the primary healthcare market.
Founded in 1985, the company specialises in providing innovative medical alert systems designed to enhance safety and ensure immediate assistance in emergencies. Its wide range of medical alert devices, including fall detection systems, are tailored for individuals who may require quick access to emergency services, such as the elderly or those with a medical condition. Whether you need a mobile medical alert system with GPS location tracking or an at-home monitoring system, the company offers reliable solutions that integrate seamlessly into your daily life. They understand the importance of keeping your loved ones safe and free from harm, which is why they offer a wide range of medical alert devices alongside their own Airlert technology to help with their care. They pride themselves on their ability to provide products that make the perfect addition to any healthcare setting, benefitting clients on a national and international scale.
Frequency Precision’s founder, Doug Dwyer, was inspired by his own mother’s care needs to create innovative solutions for monitoring people at risk. His mother was living in a nursing home so he made her a pager system that she could use to call for assistance easily. His mother struggled with dementia and was unaware of the potential risks associated with rising from bed without assistance. Doug wondered how to discreetly monitor people at risk while preserving their privacy. He decided to make a sensor to detect her getting out of bed, one that would go under the mattress and be discreet, so that his mother would not notice it. He did it using air pressure.
The system that Frequency Precision uses today is called Airlert and it uses the same principles as that original mat. It is used by thousands of people in private homes, care homes, and hospitals around the world. It is a notable example of how individual experiences can lead to impactful innovations.
The Airlert technology has a wide range of applications:-
Airlert bed mats can be used on any type of bed frame and mattress combination with the pressure mat being placed underneath the mattress where the person sleeps. Different pressure sensors can be connected to the mat, allowing it to detect when a person leaves or occupies a bed and send an alert to carers.
Airlert convulsion sensor mats look and work in a comparable way to the bed mat but unlike the regular bed pressure mat, is used specifically for people who live with epilepsy to detect the convulsions indicative of someone having a tonic-clonic generalised seizure.
Airlert chair pressure pads offer the same function as bed mats, with the obvious difference being that they are placed on chairs rather than beds.
Airlert floor pressure mats are placed on the floor in order to detect foot pressure. They are usually used placed in a doorway, hallway or next to a bed as a form of fall prevention.
Frequency Precision alert systems are designed for various environments and needs, offering bespoke solutions to all problems. Their advanced medical alert services and monitoring systems offer a wide range of solutions for individuals seeking enhanced safety at home and on the go. These systems are designed to be reliable and easy to wear, combining both comfort and security.
Home systems are ideal for elderly individuals or people with medical conditions living independently. these monitored medical alert systems provide constant monitoring and send immediate alerts in case of emergencies.
Mobile alert systems are for active individuals. These mobile systems ensure security with the freedom to move around. Equipped with GPS tracking and fall detection sensors, these mobile devices provide real-time assistance and with direct connectivity to emergency response teams the alert systems ensure swift action in life-threatening situations.
Wearable fall detection devices: At home or in assisted living facilities or hospitals, these fall detection devices provide an extra layer of protection, ensuring fast emergency help in case of a fall. They are ideal for both seniors and individuals with medical conditions, ensuring safety and peace of mind with 24/7 monitoring.
Primary healthcare services: These alert systems integrate seamlessly with healthcare services, allowing caregivers to monitor patient safety and respond quickly to incidents.