Caring for your loved ones when you are not living together can seem particularly challenging. Thankfully, with many tech products available on the market such as monitoring devices and caregiver alert systems, these technologies can help you to find peace of mind that your loved ones are safe at home.
With many benefits to offer, caregivers have invested in monitoring devices with specialized sensors to act as their ears and eyes to monitor their loved ones remotely. Elderly monitoring devices can alert the caregiver to potential safety or health concerns up to thousands of miles away. These devices collect an array of data such as sleep and behavioral patterns, temperature, movement, and many more. The data collected can also provide key insights into your loved ones’ daily life and health to medical professionals and caregivers.
Here are the top three monitoring systems for your loved ones at home.
Tru Sense
Tru Sense is a senior monitoring system used by caregivers to receive passive alerts. Using a collection of connected sensors, the system allows one to set alerts to monitor your loved ones’ use of doors at home, vehicle activity, and sleeping patterns.
All alerts can be notified via email, automated phone calls, or text. The monitoring system is connected to a 24/7 emergency response team who will attend to your loved ones should there be any cases of an intruder or accident.
Other detection features include:
- Indoor room temperatures
- Water leakage
- Motion
- Falls
Alarm.com Wellness
Alarm.com Wellness provides all-inclusive insights into the safety and behavior of your loved ones who are staying on their own. The system can help to alert abnormal behavioral patterns to the caregiver, such as wandering outside or leaving the house at odd hours. The system also monitors the temperature, security settings, and light. If necessary, the system can also be paired with a wearable device such as personal emergency response (PERS) pendants.
Other detection features include:
- Medical emergencies, intruders, or fires
- Bathroom usage
- Eating habits
- Sleeping patterns
- Management of medication
- Activity levels
Lorex Elderly Care Solutions
The brand utilizes a Wi-Fi monitoring system to keep track of your loved ones remotely. It features a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing you to communicate and check in with your loved ones via a smartphone. It is also compatible with smart homes and offers 24/7 monitoring.
Other features include:
- HD recording and live video playback
- Digital zooming
- Customizable motion notifications
- One-time fee
- Infrared night vision
- Custom motion notifications
Senior Living Accommodations at Discovery Senior Living
With many monitoring systems available on the market, one has to first consider the needs of your loved ones. Especially for seniors staying alone, it is necessary to find ways to assist them in the event of emergencies or accidents. If you are concerned over the well-being of your family members who are living in isolation, Discovery Senior Living offers an array of senior living options your loved ones can stay in and be cared for by our health professionals, whilst retaining their independence.
