Some solutions don’t require Wi-Fi connectivity, while others leverage smart technology to be compatible with other devices. Either way, these tools enable family caregivers who don’t live in the home to be an integral part of the day-to-day activities of an aging adult.
Here are five types of products that offer safety, convenience and comfort for loved ones and peace of mind for those who look out for them.
1. Home alone? Fall detectors alert others
ADT medical alert unit and accessories, Alarm.com Mobile Personal Emergency Response System tracker with base and Lifeline HomeSafe landline medical alert system.
Fear of falling and other injuries is a concern for anyone whose balance and gait aren’t what they used to be. Wearable medical devices such as alert buttons, fall detectors and smart watches can notify a live operator, 911 or a list of family numbers within minutes.
While the latest models of several smart watch brands — including Apple Watch, Garmin Forerunner, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy — have become adept at fall detection, their drawback is limited battery life. The watches must be taken off every day or day and a half to be charged, and that’s time when a fall can’t be spotted.
ADT medical alert unit and accessories, Alarm.com Mobile Personal Emergency Response System tracker with base and Lifeline HomeSafe landline medical alert system.
