What is telecare?

Telecare uses sensors to monitor for potentially dangerous situations such as floods, fire, gas leaks, falls, and intruders. When a sensor is activated, by smoke or a fall for example, it sends a radio signal to a home unit, the Lifeline Connect+, which then calls a 24-hour monitoring centre where trained operators take the most appropriate action. This could mean contacting a local key holder, family member, carer, doctor or the emergency services.

Loss of memory

Risk	Solution
Forgetting that cooker is on	Temperature extremes sensor
Explosion due to gas left on unlit	Natural gas detector
Forgetting to turn off taps	Flood detector
Medication non-compliance	Medication reminder Medication dispenser

Disorientation to time and place

Risk	Solution
Wandering	Property exit sensor

Reduced sense of balance or coordination

Risk	Solution
Falls	Bed/chair sensor Fall detector Movement sensor

Poor or decreased judgement

Risk	Solution
Cooking accidents	Temperature extremes sensor Smoke detector
Lack of nutrition	Movement sensor
Insecurity/fear of crime	Bogus caller button