TIHM - Technology Integrated Health Management

Dementia patients in Surrey and North East Hampshire will have their health monitored at home by a network of apps, sensors, and other devices linked through an ‘Internet of Things’. This matters because dementia care is often reactive—carers and clinicians only learn of problems after a crisis, such as a fall, infection, or worsening confusion. The project tests whether combining existing technologies can detect early warning signs and give patients and their families more control over daily health management. If the system works, it could shift dementia care from emergency-driven to proactive. Healthcare staff would receive real-time alerts, allowing them to intervene sooner and deliver more responsive services. For the health system, this could mean fewer hospital admissions and better value for money—a pressing concern as dementia cases rise. For patients and carers, it could mean living safely at home for longer, with less anxiety about undetected problems. The project is a practical trial, not fundamental science; its success depends on whether these off-the-shelf technologies work together reliably in real homes.