Daily use
This page is written so that you can read it with the resident, or print it (use the Print this page button below) and leave a copy beside the screen.
What the person does
Section titled “What the person does”- Look at the screen. It shows the time, the day and today’s tasks.
- When a task is done, press the big button beside it. The screen draws a line through the task, and you hear a soft chime.
- Pressed the wrong one? Press it again. The line goes away and you hear a different, lower tone.
- Need help? Hold the red button for about a second and a half. See below.
That is everything. There are no menus and nothing to log in to.
What the sounds mean
Section titled “What the sounds mean”| Sound | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Start-up sound | The device has just been switched on. |
| Soft chime when you press a button | Task ticked. |
| Different short tone when you press again | Task un-ticked. |
| Spoken reminder (or a chime) at a set time | A task is due. |
| A soft chime, then a message on screen | A message from family. |
| A tone and “Calling your carer…” on the screen | The Call Carer button was held. |
| 1, 2 or 3 beeps while two buttons are held for a long time | A reset is being prepared. See Hidden controls. |
The red Call Carer button
Section titled “The red Call Carer button”- Hold it down for about one and a half seconds. A quick tap does nothing, so a bump does not send a message.
- The light on it is lit all the time when it is ready. It flashes after Call Carer is pressed, until a carer replies.
- JeanScreen calls and texts the contacts you saved. See Call Carer for what happens and the limits.
Each morning
Section titled “Each morning”At the daily reset (7:00 a.m. unless you changed it), all ticks are cleared and the screen refreshes with a flash. That is normal.
Helping someone get used to it
Section titled “Helping someone get used to it”- Start with two or three tasks. Add more once the routine feels familiar.
- Put it where the person sits most, at eye level, out of glare, and show them the buttons in daily life together with the first few days.
- Talk with the person first, and involve them in choosing the tasks and the wording. It is their home.
- Use it to inform, not to test. If a task is not ticked, that may just mean they forgot to press the button.
- Ask how it feels. If a reminder upsets or annoys them, change or remove it. See Safety and limits.