In most cases, seniors that are aging in place are fine during the day but can become anxious or depressed at night. Nights can be difficult for seniors, especially seniors that have lost a partner and are now alone. During the day people might stop over, there are places to go, and people to talk with. But at night it can be very lonely for seniors. And it can feel unsafe too. Even though seniors love living in their own homes at night that home can feel big and empty. With 24-hour home care services both seniors and their families will have the peace of mind of knowing that they aren’t alone at any time of the day.
But there are ways that seniors and their family members that worry about them being alone at night can have peace of mind like:
24-Hour Home Care
Seniors who have 24-hour home care have someone with them around the clock to keep them company, help with chores and housework, make meals, and make sure that seniors get around the house safely. No worries about falls in the middle of the night, your senior loved one being scared alone at night or needing help to get out of bed first thing in the morning. 24-hour home care is a game changer for seniors who want to live at home and with their families.
Security Cameras
Having security cameras outside and inside the house gives both seniors and family members peace of mind because seniors know that if they do fall or need help someone is able to see them and seek help even if they can’t get to a phone. And family members can use the drop-in function to see their loved one at any time of the day or night to make sure that they are ok. Also if there is an emergency like a fire or a flood the family members will be alerted immediately so that they can send help right away.
Motion activated security cameras outside the house along with a video doorbell can protect seniors from petty crimes like having their car broken into or someone trying to break into the house. And since the cameras start recording as soon as motion is detected the video footage from any attempted crime can be turned over to police to help them catch the person responsible. Motional-activated cameras and floodlights are fantastic for peace of mind.
Voice Activated Assistant
Voice-activated assistant devices like the Amazon Echo or the Google Home can also provide seniors and their families with peace of mind because seniors can ask the device to call family members or summon help if they need it. Seniors don’t need to worry about making sure they have a phone handy or using an emergency fob to get help from a voice-activated device. All they need to do is speak in a normal voice.