Smarter way to keep an eye on your elderly loved ones

THIS new smartwatch-style personal alert system is designed to monitor the wellbeing of an elderly person, with minimal intrusion into their life. The Assure, left, is a wristband worn by an old or sick person that connects to a base station via wi-fi and sends family members or carers daily email alerts confirming that the wearer is up and active. If there are unusual periods of inactivity, the system triggers an alert for help. It costs from £199. More details at acticheck.com.