The technology aims to detect worrying changes in routine such as people missing meals.
A project to remotely monitor the home habits of vulnerable adults has won a £1m government grant to help it expand.several social care clients living independentlyThe monitors can detect changes in routine such as meals being missed or more visits to the bathroom, it said.Image caption,The Berkshire council said the sensors had already been used to detect cold homes or doors left open.
It said they could also spot subtle changes in behaviour that relatives might miss, including illness or low fluid intake.Paul Gittings, the councillor in charge of adult social care on the authority, said: "We are thrilled to have secured this money which will now allow us to expand our successful Independent Living Technology pilot.
"We can help people enhance their independence, well-being and safety, and help address the evolving needs of our ageing population." The study, in conjunction with Henley Business School, is particularly targeted at people who have been discharged from hospital or have long-term health conditions., a falls prevention programme in Greater Manchester and a national medication record.
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