The quality of our relationships is fundamental to our individual physical, emotional and spiritual well being, the health of our family life, the safety of our communities and the vibrancy of our societies. -- Vickie Cammack, The Healing Web
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Emma Cochrane |
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Tyze Personal Networks Ltd. |
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Mon, 11/16/2009 |
Nick’s parents, friends and caregivers have come to rely on his Tyze network as a critical part of how they manage his care. They login to Tyze every day to see what medications and side effects they need to be aware of, what transportation might be required that week, what assignments Nick has to complete for school, and what personal projects Nick has on the go.
Nicholas has a vibrant life in London where he’s studying Information and Communication Technologies at the Open University, and exploring the opportunity to build a business as an eBay seller. Nicholas has severe Cerebral Palsy and requires 24-hour care, but despite being largely bed-ridden with chronic pain he lives an extraordinarily rich life. With support from his friends, family, and caregivers, as well as his Tyze network, Nick goes to concerts, reads IT magazines, and even has a blog called The Hockey Ambassador. When he found out that some retired NHL players were going to be visiting the UK, he invited them round for a beer and used the Web to special order some Molson Canadian for the occasion.
Nick is non-verbal and has both low vision and low hand function, so being able to study at the university means making sure that his team of friends and caregivers know when his assignments are due and are available to help him write reports and tests. He relies on his caregivers, some of whom only work once in a while, to book transportation to and from concerts, record NHL games that run during the night in the UK, bring him to appointments at the National Neurology Hospital and understand that his new medications might have possible side effects.
It’s a lot to remember, and a lot to coordinate. And that’s where Tyze comes in.
