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Facilitating managing offline access control
Abloy UK’s new Incedo Offline is an extension to the Incedo ‘ecosystem’ that the business says allows access to be managed both in real-time and offline at the same premises, ‘providing even greater control and flexibility’ for Security and Facilities managers. It explained: “The Incedo solution now
allows organisations to secure almost any opening with either an offline autonomous electronic lock, or in real time via online devices, with everything managed in one place, using the flexible, scalable, intuitive platform.” Firstly, the organisation selects the access
control hardware required across single or multiple buildings or sites, and then chooses between cloud or local management. Areas such as doors, cabinets, gates, server racks, ‘and more’ can be secured with Aperio wireless devices, wired readers, or PULSE smart key-operated, energy-harvesting locks. Building users are issued with a credential
– for example a mobile key on a smartphone, battery-free smart key, or smart card – which allows access to authorised areas. Assa Abloy said: “The system can be administered securely from anywhere with an internet connection, and installation is easy, with no complex integrations required, and regular
automatic software updates.” Jason Boyce, Commercial Product manager, EAC, at Abloy UK, explained: “We have seen the landscape of access control change extensively in recent times, with businesses facing challenges such as hybrid working, the need for more efficient use of space, and low energy solutions. With this comes the requirement for agile, scalable, and future-proof access control. The Incedo access control solution ticks all the boxes. With its vast range of digital locks and programmable credentials, it offers the flexibility to grow and adapt to meet evolving needs.”
Music charity ‘inspiring dementia care staff’
A music charity with over 25 years’ experience of working with care staff has released a new, free resource to ‘inspire and encourage the use of music in dementia care’. Music as Therapy International is a
UK-registered charity which has worked alongside people ‘on the frontlines of care’ for over 25 years – offering training and support to help them introduce and embed music into the care they provide. It is now sharing a free resource for caregivers of people living with dementia, to try to inspire and encourage them to introduce music into their day-to-day care routines. Director, Alexia Quin OBE, said: “There’s a wealth of research which evidences the proven ways music can have a huge positive impact on the lives and wellbeing of people with dementia. This new resource is an accessible introduction for people interested in using music in the care they provide. With simple prompts,
tips, and guidance, we hope we can inspire caregivers to give it a try.” The free resource, titled ‘Be inspired:
The role of music in dementia care’, includes ideas, questions, and inspiration, for choosing the right music, and things to look out for to help make the most of any shared musical experiences. The booklet’s content has been created as part of the development of a new online training course – titled ‘Music Helps’, that the charity aims to launch later this year. ‘Music Helps’ is an online interactive
four-hour training course created specifically to help caregivers working with people living with dementia, with five chapters offering guidance, videos, exercises, and resources, to give caregivers an understanding of the role music can play in the care they provide. Music as Therapy International said: “The strong feedback from over 100 caregivers who have enrolled includes all the participants saying what they learnt from Music Helps has helped them get to know the person living with dementia better, and 97% feeling it has helped their own wellbeing.” Anyone keen to learn more can view
and download the new resource free from the charity’s website,
www.musicastherapy. org, where they can also register their interest in access to the online course when it is launched.
8 NOVEMBER 2023 | THE NETWORK
Altro Illustra flooring ‘draws inspiration from the natural world’
Altro says its new Altro Illustra is ‘a class- leading safety floor with stunning natural aesthetic designs and the option to go adhesive-free to save carbon, money, and time’. The flooring and wallcovering specialist
says it ‘draws inspiration from the natural world’, with a range that delivers visual texture and softness, ‘yet provides all the performance characteristics users would expect from the long-established surfaces innovator and authority on safety flooring’. With sustainability high on the agenda,
Altro Illustra is available in both adhesive- free and traditional adhered options. Altro explained: “Whichever option you choose, Altro Illustra is engineered to offer superior slip resistance, minimising the risk of accidents. It comes with our ‘One in a Million’ slip risk for life guarantee – proven sustained slip-resistance for the life of the floor. It also provides excellent underfoot protection, even in wet and high-traffic areas.” The flooring is available in three distinct
pattern groups with visual textures to bring depth to designs: natural stones, modern textiles, and muted minerals. Altro says these offer ‘a harmonious blend of style and functionality with nature- inspired textures and softness to help create and enhance feeling of wellbeing within spaces’. Altro Illustra adhesive-free is claimed
to save up to 50% installation time compared with adhered safety floors, ‘with no associated adhesive odours’. Using Altro’s adhesive-free installation method, it can be welded and walked on the same day, and at the end of its life can be removed easily, allowing its re-use or recycling. The flooring is designed both to withstand heavy foot traffic and resist stains. Altro added: “Its hygienic properties make it an excellent choice for healthcare facilities.” Altro Illustra is available in 13 colours, while Altro Illustra adhesive-free comes in 18.
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