As our loved ones get older, it is natural to worry about them. You want to make sure they’re eating well, keeping safe, and taking their medications. You also know that they are often fiercely protective of their independence, and that they may feel resistive to care that feels infantilising, bothersome, or robs them of their privacy.
SECOM’s Smart Wellness systems are designed specifically to cater to this delicate balance. Discreet yet vigilant, our intelligent systems provide effective care, and empower your loved ones to live independently and safely in their own homes for as long as possible.
A Smarter, More Respectful Approach to Elderly Care
While most traditional approaches to care force a choice between invasive supervision and loss of independence, smart wellness uses discreet cameras and non-intrusive technology to monitor an individual’s general quality of life, activities and routine, only alerting you when something out of the ordinary happens.
As the system’s AI is able to build a baseline of typical behaviour over the first month of installation, it is able to take care of your loved one in the following ways:
- Targeted Motion Sensors: Small sensors learn their daily routine. For example, if the medicine cabinet has not been opened at the time they are due to take their medication, you will get a notification. This means that you can contact your loved one with gentle reminders only when necessary, avoiding frustrations arising from feelings of being micro-managed or pestered. Furthermore, if their nightly bathroom visits increase, for example, you will be alerted and be able to be further informed when discussing with a medical professional.
- Inactivity Alerts: The system tracks general activity levels, in order to gauge what would be considered normal, letting you know if anything abnormal occurs. For example, if they haven’t got out of bed at their usual time, you will receive a notification so that you can investigate.
- Wandering and Perimeter Security: You can check to see if doors and gates have been shut correctly, and even set up wandering alerts if the front door is opened at a strange hour.
- Custom Notifications: The important thing about smart wellness, is that it can be tailored to your and your loved one’s needs. For example, you can monitor when the fridge has been opened, providing peace of mind that they are eating regularly.
The Wellcam: Effortless Connection When It Counts:
While the motion sensors handle the background monitoring, the Wellcam acts as your direct line of connection.
This subtle camera system allows you to check in throughout the day. It features a simple two-way call function, allowing you to drop in and say hello or assess a situation easily if an alert is triggered. As well as this, it actively extends your own home’s smart security directly to theirs.
24/7 Attention at an Affordable Price
One of the largest drawbacks to full-time care homes is the substantial price, as well as the daunting task of rehoming your loved one and making them comfortable and acclimatised away from their home.
SECOM’s Smart Wellness reduces these drawbacks significantly as, for an affordable price, your loved one can stay at home where they are comfortable and happy for as long as possible, as well as be provided with a watchful, protective eye 24/7, a level of continuous, intelligent monitoring that could not be realistically achieved by a traditional care home. Because no two families or homes are the same, SECOM provides bespoke quotes, tailoring the sensors, cameras, and alerts entirely to your loved one’s specific requirements.
The Takeaway: You don’t have to choose between their safety and dignity. Smart Wellness is a discreet, affordable solution that alerts you to changes and preserves their independent living for as long as possible.
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