14. Why are smart homes a great alternative to round-the-clock care at institutions for the elderly and disabled?
(A) Because smart homes can do many things and nurses won’t need to be around all the time.
(B) Because the US government agreed to financially support smart homes for the elderly and disabled.
(C) Because, for the elderly and disabled, facing machines is much easier than facing human care-givers.
(D) Because the cost of smart homes is much lower than that of human care-givers.

They are a wonderful alternative to round-the-clock care at institutions. The smart home of a dementia patient, for example, can remind its owner about daily activities like showering and eating. It can also monitor and give medications. The house can even contact emergency services when necessary. 

它們是機構全天候護理的絕佳選擇。例如，癡呆症患者的智能家居可以提醒其主人日常活動，例如洗澡和進食。它還可以監視並給予藥物。房屋在必要時甚至可以聯繫緊急服務。

14. Why are smart homes a great alternative to round-the-clock care at institutions for the elderly and disabled?

(A) Because smart homes can do many things and nurses won’t need to be around all the time.