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A dwelling permitting extended self reliance for compromised individuals is equipped with monitors for the position of the individual, sensors for the state of domestic equipment, the external environment television cameras, a controller, personal alarm, telephone, access to a remote (Internet) site where a remote user monitors the condition of occupants and the dwelling state and issue instructions to the dwelling, to be picked up and obeyed by the dwelling on next dwelling access. The dwelling can switch off/on equipment including electric stoves, electric fires and electric lights; telephone for help if a personal alarm is used; audibly address the occupant; open and close curtains, windows and doors; and advise the occupant of omitted acts. Various electric main supply sockets withhold electrical supply from the socket until plug insertion. The remote user can monitor the activity and state of any monitored and/or controlled item within the dwelling.
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