Make Life at Home Easier and Safer for Your Senior Loved One
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August 27, 2021 2:12:21 PM PDT August 27, 2021 2:12:21 PM PDTth, August 27, 2021 2:12:21 PM PDT
There are many seniors who plan to live long lives at home independently, but as they get older the more challenging it could be just to perform simple tasks like turning on the lights in various rooms or even answering the front door. Then there’s safety and security to think about. Unfortunately, seniors do run the risk of injuring themselves if they fall due to poor visibility because of inadequate lighting, and some may even experience memory loss that could cause them to accidentally leave the front door unlocked, which could lead to a home burglary.
But living at home independently doesn’t have to be hard or challenging; in fact, it should be quite enjoyable all while being safe and secure. This could be accomplished with home automation. By adding home automation technology to a property, not only will the lives of seniors be easier, but also the lives of their caregivers. Below are several ways home automation devices and independent living products can do just that.
But please keep in mind that some of these devices will need to be connected to a home controller in order to be programmed and not all home automation products can work together since there are different technologies such as Z-Wave and Zigbee to consider.
Lighting
Adding automatic lights to a home means seniors won’t have to worry about turning on lights when they enter a room or turning them off when they leave. Occupancy sensors do all of the work when motion is detected, and because they automatically turn off the lights when motion is no longer detected homeowners will save a lot of money in energy costs. There are even outdoor security lights with motion detection that can help keep unwanted intruders from sneaking onto the property as well as provide plenty of light for when seniors exit their homes at night.
Security: Video and Locks
Automated Pill Dispensing
Smoke & Heat Detection, Sensors
Other Independent Living Technology
Home automation technology has really come a long way and is a perfect solution for making the lives of seniors a lot easier and safer so that they can enjoy their home independently for many more years to come.
If you have a senior loved who is living at home independently and looking to add home automation technology to their home, please don’t hesitate to contact us for free support and product advice. Just call our toll-free number at 858-693-8887 (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific, Monday – Friday). Home Controls is always willing to help and make sure your home automation needs are taken care of.