Download or read book Social Alarms to Telecare written by Fisk, Malcolm J and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2003-06-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social policy agendas have generally failed to take account of the actual or potential role played by social alarms and telecare. This book draws on research and practice throughout the developed world. It documents the emergence of these important technologies and considers their potential in healthcare, social welfare and housing.