Better living

Technology to help patients stay healthy

Smart homes could contain:

♦ Sensors that monitor movement with alerts when activity levels fall and alert carers if dementia patients wander away from home. ♦ Fingerprick tests for heart patients, which mean they can regularly send blood monitoring results directly to GPS.

♦ Webcam links to doctors and nurses providing direct health advice.

♦ ipads or large screens relaying NHS reminders to book for flu jabs, check ups on babies and infants or stop smoking clinics. ♦ Apps tracking diet and lifestyle choices.