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Why families are using AI monitors to track elderly parents

Rhona D’Arcy and her mother Heather White
Rhona D’Arcy and her mother Heather White (Rhona D'Arcy)
  • Rhona D’Arcy is using AI monitoring technology to remotely care for her 86-year-old mother, Heather White, who has vascular dementia.
  • The system tracks Ms White's daily activities and alerts her daughter to any unusual patterns, allowing for timely intervention and communication.
  • This technology enables Ms White to maintain her independence and avoid moving into a care facility.
  • The family was among the first to test the AI at-home care monitoring system Lilli, which is used by 12 councils in England and Wales. Another 51 local authorities use another AI-powered system called MiiCare.
  • While AI monitoring offers benefits like cost savings for councils and earlier hospital discharges, concerns exist regarding the potential reduction of face-to-face care.
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