Smart Technology for Enhancing Your Aging Loved Ones Safety at Home

When you can't be there for an elderly loved one all the time, making sure they're secure and comfortable takes precedence. Thanks to recent developments in smart home technology, it is now simpler than ever to provide a safe and comforting space for older adults to live in.

These advances, from complete security systems to gadgets that provide instant emergency aid, may make seniors feel safe and secure in their homes.

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Smart Home Devices to Protect Seniors

If you're worried about the safety of a loved one at home, smart gadgets may put your mind at ease.

Consider these digital tools for home health management if you are worried about the safety of an elderly loved one:

Use of a Smartphone as a Control Device

Your loved one (or yourself) may use basic smartphone applications to remotely manage home equipment using Wi-Fi with a few inexpensive expenditures.

Smart plugs: Smart plugs are little adapters that fit into standard wall sockets. Is the TV still on? Oops! Are you in the mood to activate the bedroom fan? No sweat! Use the accompanying mobile app to pull the plug, set a timer, or kill electricity to individual appliances.

Bright lighting: Bulb, wall switch, and dimmer integration are the essence of colorful lighting. You can manage your lighting system's on/off functions from anywhere with an internet connection and a smartphone, schedule automatic brightness adjustments, and even light up a doorway.

Remote thermostats: A home's HVAC systems may be controlled from a distance using a thermostat. Whether you're away from home, you can still control the temperature, see the current level, get easy reports on energy use, and even teach your loved one's habits. Many utility providers provide rebates to help cover the cost, and the energy savings may cover it in only a few months.

Voice Commands for Communication

Many people treat Alexa from Amazon and Siri from Apple as family members. With only a few words spoken, users may play their favorite music, order food delivery or ridesharing, or even solve trivia questions.

For older people or those with mobility issues, voice-enabled items provide a multitude of voice-activated functions without the need to juggle several devices:

• Make prescription take-reminder calls
• Pronounce texts such as emails
• Turn on the lights and the gadgets
• Make video calls by dialing their numbers
• Warn the appropriate authorities

Remotely Ensuring the Security of Your Home

Digital monitoring systems provide reassurance for seniors who live in older homes or who may have difficulty replacing the batteries in the smoke alarms. From a distance, you can monitor potential dangers like:

• Fire detection systems
• Smoke alarms
• Water or gas leaks
• Radon and carbon monoxide levels
• Quality of the air inside

Innovative technology allows you to monitor problems in real-time, get status updates instantly, set up automated notifications for emergencies, and schedule maintenance reminders.

Improvements to Home Security

Regarding technology that helps people live independently, the AARP's AgeTech Collaborative ranks home safety as the top priority. For reasons of fear or forgetfulness, older adults living alone may experience feelings of discomfort or danger regardless of their physical location.

With the correct equipment, installing home security systems is a breeze. Everything from small items to home security systems is at your fingertips:

• Detectors of motion that are unaffected by winged creatures
• Devices that can detect the movement of doors or windows
• Intelligent door locks
• Indoor and outdoor security cameras that are wireless
• Security cameras, both inside and outside that are wired

In a potentially life-threatening event, your loved one's home security system may instantly contact emergency personnel, which is especially helpful if they have mobility or cognitive restrictions. An expert security firm can look for any danger, respond instantly to any alerts they detect, and even notify first responders ahead of time, providing an extra layer of safety.

Utilize Technology to Alleviate Caregiver Stress

As a family caregiver, you may find that always-on technology helps alleviate some of the burden. Try out different applications and gadgets with your loved one. Even when you can't physically be together, a connection may make you feel closer.

To protect personal information, review the default privacy settings and disable unwanted data sharing on any smart gadget you purchase.

Contact Visiting Angels of Benton

If you would like more help and consulting to ensure that your aging loved one's house is efficient and safe, contact our home office today!