Elderly care has changed dramatically in the last two decades. For many people around the globe, the care of their parents and elderly relatives can be extremely stressful. Many parents want the benefits of living independently but as their body's age, they are more prone to injury and need help more often than they did in their youth. This can put a tremendous amount of pressure on the caregiver who has to look after them. That was until the vast improvements in the industry provided you with the technology you can enjoy today.
Many telecare companies are promoting the opportunity of creating smart homes. But what exactly does this mean and how can it benefit your situation? Basically, a smart home is like having a guard on duty 24/7. The basics include having a panic button system which your elderly relatives can push at any time of the day or night. This puts them in immediate contact with a highly trained call centre agent who can hear and be heard throughout the house. This allows them to quickly assess the problem and send out the relevant emergency services. This saves valuable seconds that can be the difference between life and death.
Newer technology is being produced on a constant basis though. Smart sensors that switch lights on the minute your loved ones get up out of their bed at night will assist in preventing trips and falls. A detector in the house can determine whether it is too hot or cold while gas detection could prevent poisoning and flood sensors could pick up whether a water outlet has been left on. All of these contribute to picking up an emergency early and provide the person in need with the help they need.
Many companies will contact you immediately if there is a problem, giving you complete peace of mind whenever your loved ones are at home alone. This is just one example of how telecare technology is being used, and with most elderly homes benefiting from these systems, why not try it yourself and give your loved ones their independence back.