NHS trial uses smart home technology to support dementia patients living at home
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NHS trial uses smart home technology to support dementia patients living at home

21 Sep 2026 · Originally published 20 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Sock sensors and smart mattresses - is this the future of dementia care?
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are among 250 families testing smart sensors and monitoring devices in an NHS trial designed to help people with dementia live safely in their own homes. By tracking daily habits and movements, the project aims to reduce preventable hospital visits and provide families with greater peace of mind.
Source: BBC News UK National
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