What does it do?Telecare is equipment that can detect falls,inactivity, smoke, flooding, gas or extreme temperatures in the home. Sensors, which are placed in the home, are triggered, and an alert is received either by trained operators at a 24 hour call centre, or directly by a relative or carer. Telecare can allow people to remain independent and relatives and carers are reassured, safe in the knowledge that should an incident occur, they will know about it. Some devices can also help monitor particular health conditions and reduce the need for hospital admission. |