Technology to help senior adults stay in their homes longer
Caring for elderly parents can be a challenge, but Richmond Alarm Company has a simple solution to help you care for the ones you love without the pain and trouble of relocation. Utilizing the Total Connect system from Honeywell, combined with personal monitoring devices, Richmond Alarm can help you keep a watchful eye on aging or disabled family members, even when you are away from home.
How It Works
This system can alert you when someone enters the home. Upon entering, a picture can be taken and sent to your mobile web-enabled devices such as your smartphone, iPad®, or laptop immediately. You can also receive images from cameras placed anywhere in the home at any time. This feature is especially helpful if your loved one is receiving in-home care, as you'll be notified immediately when they arrive. The remote monitoring features can also be integrated into existing security systems.
Falls within the home, particularly involving stairs and showers, are a major concern when caring for an aging family member. Richmond Alarm's personal monitoring device allows the individual to simply press a button on a pendant worn around their neck, wrist, or clipped onto a waistband to call emergency services as well as alert you and, if necessary, your neighbors. Monitoring centers are local to help insure the quickest response to any emergency need.
The Benefits
The elderly tend to do better, have a better standard of living and are happier, in their own homes. While it is not possible for everyone to grow old in their own homes, for those who can, it is a comfort and a blessing. The biggest concerns for family members are typically issues of safety. These systems, especially when combined, can help family members, however distant, keep a watchful eye on their aging parents or loved ones. More information about helping the elderly age in place can be found on the
AARP website.
Total Connect Helps The Elderly Age In Place