Real Families, Real Results
See how Central-Core's behavioural intelligence system has helped families provide safer, more comfortable care for their loved ones living with dementia.
Family Success Stories
The Johnson Family
Complete Care Package | Yorkshire | 18 months
Margaret, 78, was living independently but experiencing increasing confusion and nighttime wandering. Her daughter Sarah, who lives 30 minutes away, was worried about her mother's safety but wanted to preserve her independence and dignity.
📦 Equipment Installed
- Central-Core Hub (Zigbee)
- 6x Door sensors (front, back, bedroom doors)
- 4x Window sensors (ground floor)
- 6x Motion detectors (hallway, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom)
- 6x Smart plugs (automated lighting throughout home)
⚙️ Automation Rules Configured
- Front door alert between 10pm-6am
- Back door always alerts when opened
- Hallway lights auto-on with motion (night mode)
- Bathroom light auto-on when door opens at night
- Kitchen light stays on until no motion for 10 minutes
- Low battery alerts sent weekly to Sarah
📊 Activity Patterns Tracked
- Regular wake-up time (6:30-7:30am)
- Kitchen activity (time spent, frequency)
- Bathroom visits (frequency tracking)
- Bedroom door patterns (sleep schedule)
- Front door usage (knows if Mum went out)
✅ Outcomes After 18 Months
Sarah receives 2-3 relevant alerts per month (mostly nighttime activity), allowing her mother to maintain independence while staying safe. Margaret remains in her own home, and Sarah has peace of mind without constant phone calls or intrusive check-ins. The family avoided assisted living costs of £3,500/month.
The Patel Family
Basic Package | London | 8 months
Raj, 72, lives with his son's family in a multi-generational home. Early-stage dementia meant the family wanted to monitor his safety during the day when everyone is at work, particularly ensuring he doesn't leave the house unnoticed or wander during the night.
📦 Equipment Installed
- Central-Core Hub
- 2x Door sensors (main entrance, garden door)
- 2x Window sensors (Raj's bedroom windows)
- 2x Motion detectors (landing, Raj's bedroom)
- 2x Smart plugs (landing light, bedroom lamp)
⚙️ Automation Rules
- Alert if front door opens 9am-5pm (work hours)
- Alert if garden door opens anytime
- Landing light on with motion detection (auto-off after 5 min)
- Bedroom lamp auto-on at dusk
- All alerts go to 3 family members
📊 Peace of Mind Features
- Family can check if Raj is moving around (via motion detection)
- Know when he's up and active in the morning
- No cameras - respects his privacy
- Battery warnings ensure system always working
✅ Outcomes After 8 Months
The family has caught Raj attempting to leave the house alone 4 times, preventing potential safety incidents. Automated lighting has reduced nighttime falls risk. Most importantly, Raj maintains his dignity - no cameras watching him, and the family doesn't need to constantly ask "where are you?" or check on him physically.
The Williams Family
Complete Care + 24/7 Monitoring | Scotland | 12 months
Dorothy, 81, has moderate dementia and lives alone. Her only daughter lives 200 miles away in Edinburgh and works full-time. The family needed round-the-clock awareness but couldn't afford live-in care at £4,000+/month.
📦 Full Equipment Suite
- Central-Core Hub
- 6x Door sensors (all entry points)
- 4x Window sensors
- 6x Motion detectors (every room)
- 6x Smart plugs (comprehensive lighting)
- Professional 24/7 monitoring service
🚨 Professional Monitoring
- Care team monitors unusual patterns 24/7
- Immediate call to Dorothy if concerning activity
- Escalation to daughter if no response
- Emergency services contacted if needed
- Regular check-in calls (weekly)
🔒 Privacy Protection
- Data stays on local hub in Dorothy's home
- Monitoring team only receives configured alerts
- No cameras or audio monitoring
- Family can disable monitoring anytime
- Dorothy still controls her own space
✅ Outcomes After 12 Months
Professional monitoring caught 2 genuine emergency situations (front door open at 3am, no motion detected for 18 hours). Dorothy remains independent in her home at a fraction of residential care costs. The daughter has reduced anxiety and can focus on quality time during visits rather than constant safety worry. Total cost: ~£600/month vs £4,000+ for residential care.