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How the IoT can enable effective monitoring of seniors without cameras
Studies have shown that many seniors are hesitant to accept a home care solution that includes the installation of cameras in their homes as they feel watched by the cameras.
IoT devices enable secure and reliable monitoring of seniors without the use of security cameras. Different sensors and alarms combined with intelligent software make it possible to monitor seniors in their own homes with high privacy.
This way, an intelligent home care solution can ensure that vulnerable or elderly people get the care they need without feeling observed.
Wandering alerts through monitoring of entrances
Installed on doors and windows, Entry Sensors can give information about a resident’s activity, such as when they have last opened the windows or left their home. By spotting diversions from regular patterns, a home care solution can alert relatives or caregivers if a lack of activity indicates an emergency.
Activity tracking inside the home with motion sensors
Inside a home, the Motion Sensor can help to keep track of movements and activity. The data from the motion sensors can be used by the home care solution to establish patterns and identify irregularities that can indicate emergencies and long-term issues like oncoming dementia or other illnesses.
Take a look at the Motion Sensor.
Activity monitoring through vibrations
Vibration Sensors can be installed on many different objects in a senior’s home and give valuable insights into the home care solution. For instance, it can be mounted to beds to track sleep patterns or on furniture or bathroom appliances to monitor their usage.
See the details of the Vibration Sensor.
Enable seniors to call for help in an emergency
While many home care systems can pick up falls and other emergencies through activity monitoring, Panic Buttons can provide an additional safety layer as they make sure that the seniors get help as quickly as possible.
This way, both the seniors and their relatives can be sure they receive the best care.
A home care system with high levels of security, reliability, and flexibility
The heart of every home care system is a gateway that communicates with the connected sensors and alarms. Develco Products' Squid.link gateways provide a highly secure and flexible foundation for home care systems.
The Squid.link gateways support multiple wireless standards, making it possible for solution providers to integrate the sensors and alarms offered by Develco Products as well as 3rd party devices, such as blood glucose meters and other care devices. The high level of security ensured by the Squid.link gateways keeps the customers' data safe within your home care system.
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