{"id":5938,"date":"2015-08-15T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=5938"},"modified":"2017-09-19T12:07:13","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T17:07:13","slug":"how-home-monitoring-systems-reduce-caregiver-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2015\/08\/how-home-monitoring-systems-reduce-caregiver-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"How Home Monitoring Systems Reduce Caregiver Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Home Monitoring Systems Reduce Caregiver Stress\"How<\/h1>\n

For many of us, there\u2019s no place like home. \u00a0You may feel uneasy about your elderly loved one\u00a0living\u00a0alone, but with the newest technologies available, your worries can\u00a0be relieved and they can continue living independently.<\/p>\n

As\u00a0the costs of long-term health care continue to rise (currently, the average cost of a nursing home is over $200 per day<\/strong>), it becomes more and more economical for seniors\u00a0to stay living at home as long as their medical needs\u00a0allow.<\/p>\n

Enter Home Monitoring Systems<\/h2>\n

Home monitoring systems<\/strong><\/a> allow family to check on\u00a0loved ones\u00a0at all times of the day with various tracking systems and sensors. \u00a0There are also devices available that will automatically turn off appliances such as stoves, and medication dispensers that ensure\u00a0you\u00a0take the right amount of medication at the right time.<\/p>\n

Typically these systems cost around $100-200 to install and include a monthly monitoring fee around $20.<\/p>\n

Monitoring services will install wireless sensors in areas of the home that a senior uses most often, including the bathroom (and\u00a0medicine cabinet), bedroom, and kitchen. The sensors will track certain kinds of movement, such as when a refrigerator or front door opens. \u00a0During setup, the service will take note of regular patterns and daily activities.<\/p>\n

The sensors will note any changes in normal patterns and routines. For instance, if there’s an unusual amount of movement in the middle of the night or if the\u00a0medicine cabinet\u00a0doesn’t open at the regular times, the systems will send an automated message via phone, e-mail or text message to the caregiver.<\/p>\n

Medical Alert Devices<\/h2>\n

With medical alert systems<\/a><\/strong>, also known as personal emergency response systems<\/em>, users push the button of a pendant alerting a call center should he or she fall or need medical assistance. \u00a0The buttons are typically light and do not intrude on daily living. \u00a0The monitoring center is available around 24-hours a day.<\/p>\n

Along with motion sensors, there are other sensors that allow you to monitor the temperature of the individual\u2019s home. \u00a0Representatives are also watching to see if there are any other unusual activities. \u00a0You can also see if there is any disruption in daily routines.<\/p>\n

Although a sensor in the home can tell you about activity, it will not tell you where the person is going or what happens when he or she arrives at destination. \u00a0You may want to consider looking into a wearable GPS system<\/a><\/strong> on either a cellphone or wristwatch if your loved one leaves the home. \u00a0This will help you track to make sure your loved one does not become disoriented and get lost.<\/p>\n

Be sure to discuss this home monitoring system with your loved one before purchasing. Some people may feel uncomfortable with this monitoring and some will feel much more safe and secure. \u00a0There are several options available to ensure the system meets you and your loved one\u2019s needs. Browse our network<\/a> of trusted providers to read reviews of home monitoring and medical alert\u00a0systems.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Of course, it is always important to check on your loved one regularly. \u00a0There is nothing that can replace human contact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How Home Monitoring Systems Reduce Caregiver Stress For many of us, there\u2019s no place like home. \u00a0You may feel uneasy about your elderly loved one\u00a0living\u00a0alone, but with the newest technologies available, your worries can\u00a0be relieved and they can continue living independently. 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