Circadacare
Circadacare improves older adults' quality of life by synchronizing their day/night cycle, crucial for those indoors most of the time.
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Circadacare, operating as the trade name for Circadian Lighting Limited since its establishment in 2020, is a health technology firm focused on the healthy aging market. The company was founded by James Theobald and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The leadership team includes individuals with extensive experience in neuroscience, machine learning, and healthcare, such as Dr. Tallie Bush, the Chief Operating Officer, who brings a background in neuroscience research for neurodegeneration and sleep.
The company engineers solutions to support independent living for the growing elderly population, particularly those with dementia. Circadacare's business model centers on providing technology to local authorities, housing associations, and care homes, aiming to reduce operational costs and improve resident outcomes. The firm generates revenue through its smart technology offerings which are already in use in care facilities across the UK.
Circadacare's flagship product is Heleos, a remote-monitoring system that integrates circadian lighting technology with an advanced AI monitoring platform. This system is designed as an easy-to-install light bulb that fits into a standard socket. The technology delivers light that mimics natural day-night cycles to help regulate sleep patterns, which can improve cognition, reduce the risk of falls, and alleviate 'sundowning' in dementia patients. Concurrently, the integrated AI passively monitors an individual's routines and patterns of motion, alerting caregivers via an app to any significant deviations that might indicate a decline in health. This dual approach provides a non-invasive method to enhance wellbeing while offering peace of mind to families and professional caregivers. The company has secured significant funding, including a £1.3 million round led by Northstar Ventures, to launch and expand its Heleos solution.
Keywords: health tech, independent living technology, circadian lighting, AI monitoring, elderly care, dementia care, remote monitoring, healthy aging, assisted living, smart home care, sleep improvement, falls prevention, sundowning, caregiver support, gerontechnology, digital health, smart lighting, behavioral monitoring, care home technology, proactive care