Detection Devices. Some of these are wearables, like fall-detection pendants or the medical alert smartwatch. Others detect other dangers such as smoke, ovens left open, or doors that are unlocked after dark. These devices may be integrated with a smart home’s hub to take over some kinds of danger response. What if smoke is detected? The smart home may wake up the senior and automatically call the fire department.
Home Monitoring. At its heart, home monitoring transmits data to an outside observer. This is often a geographically distant nurse or caregiver. For instance, door sensors may warn caregivers when an adult with dementia has wandered off outside. These sensors, and other monitoring equipment like smart TVs, are often very unobtrusive. They blend in with technology the senior is already using, making adoption easier.
