Telecare can benefit older people and other adults with long-term conditions, especially those who:

• have dementia or memory loss which means they wander or are unable to deal with risks in the home such as fire, flood and gas
• are becoming increasingly frail and are at risk of falling
• are struggling to cope at home and may be regularly admitted to hospital.

Telecare can help if you are worried about:

• your safety at home
• the consequences of falling
• becoming forgetful.

Telecare can be of great for giving piece of mind to for carers and family members, especially if living separately. Telecare means that instead of frequent and regular visits or calls to make sure all is well, you can rest assured that you will be notified where there is a problem.

Telecare can offer you a safer environment, enabling you to stay at home rather than go into a residential home. It can prevent you having to go into hospital and can enable earlier and safer discharge from hospital for people who have to be admitted. It can also support you at home and give you help in an emergency.

Telecare can also be beneficial for young adults with disabilities.