Confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults have had to cope with the introduction of new technologies at an astonishing pace. This fact was most evident in the widescale adoption of telehealth and remote monitoring solutions, which surged in the first stage of the pandemic as health systems and providers battled to minimize the spread of the virus.
From exposure to advertising to watching movies, consumers have been told that the future will be more convenient for them. Over the years we have watched futuristic scenes of people on screen remotely controlling the world around them – fiction is now becoming reality. Much of what we have been seeing on screen is just the tip of the iceberg compared to what smart home technology has to offer to make our lives easier.
Remote monitoring solutions have been used in several countries to reduce the number of victims and the pressure of patients in crowded hospitals. We are coming to terms with a new reality that is illustrated by the dramatic COVID-19 statistics from around the world.
Falls in the elderly are one of the most serious problems that our society has to combat. Worldwide, millions of people over the age of 65 suffer falls every year. In the US alone, an elderly person is treated for fall injuries in the emergency room every eleven seconds. Fall Detection devices play an important role in reducing injuries and deaths relating to falls.
Care@Home is an award-winning smart alarm system and monitoring for the elderly. With activity monitoring, advanced fall detection technologies, voice-activated alerts, and emergency response pendants,Care@Homeallows the elderly to maintain their independence and provides peace of mind for loved ones.
With smart technologies, you are never too far from home, even if you travel to the other side of the globe. Here are five ways in which your smart home will help hold the fort while you bask in the sun and enjoy a relaxed mojito at the beach, knowing that all your belongings are well cared for.
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