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clocks, memo minders, picture telephones and touch
lamps. 'Telecare' describes sensors or detectors (e.g.
movement, flood, gas, smoke or fall detectors) that
automatically send a signal via a base unit connected
to a telephone line (hence 'tele') to a carer, community
alarm or monitoring service and that can call for
assistance (hence 'care') when needed
(www.atdementia.org.uk). The person with dementia
does not have to press a button or dial a number to
raise an alarm.