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Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?

Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?
BBC Health Sunday 20 September 2026, 23:02 UTC 1 min read
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Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.

Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.
Jyoti (PERSON) Bharat Patel (PERSON)
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