Technology advances every year. The things that computers and AI can do are amazing, and many of these advancements make it easier and safer for older adults to live alone. Has your dad or his home care provider discovered some of the smart devices available that help him every day?
Smart Appliances
Many large appliances use technology now to help your dad cook meals and keep track of his kitchen supplies. A smart refrigerator allows you to build a shopping list that you can send to your phone. Some have cameras that allow you to check to see if something like the milk is running low.
You can turn on an oven from your phone and tell your dad when to put the casserole you made into the oven. You can turn it off, too.
Smart Light Bulbs
When your dad has smart bulbs, he can turn on a light before he enters a room. If he wakes up in the middle of the night and isn’t feeling well, he could turn on the light in the bathroom and hallway before leaving his bed.
He can set his lights to turn on and off at certain hours. He usually goes to bed at 9 p.m., so he could turn off his living room lights at 9:30 p.m. and set them to turn back on at the typical time that he wakes up.
Smart Speakers
A smart speaker helps your dad in many different areas of daily living. First, they can remind him when it’s time to take his next dose. Second, they’re helpful if he has a hard time reading small print. Those are two of the most common reasons for older adults to have a smart speaker.
He can have his smart speaker play an audiobook or read him the daily news. Some smart speakers have video displays that your dad can use to talk to you over a video call. They can also help him create a shopping list, provide a reminder to pay his electricity bill, or give him instructions on how to make beef stew for dinner. A home care provider can also help ensure all of these automated tasks run smoothly.
Video Cameras and Doorbells
Doorbell cameras are handy if your dad lives alone. Before he answers the door, he can see who’s there and determine if it’s someone he should allow into his house. An intercom allows him to talk to the person without unlocking or opening the door.
Video cameras with floodlights and outdoor cameras often have the same intercom feature. He can check a camera and see who is walking behind his house. He’ll know if it’s a delivery person there to fill his propane tank or a neighborhood kid retrieving a ball that entered his yard and won’t have to worry.
Technology certainly helps your dad around the home, but there are things technology cannot do. Talk to an expert in home care to arrange the services that help him live alone without risking his comfort and security. Home care services like transportation, housekeeping, meals, and personal care are essential. Learn more by calling an agency.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Home Care in Queen Creek, AZ, or anywhere in the East Valley, please contact the caring staff at Legacy Home Care.
Call (480) 777-0070
Legacy Home Care has been serving the valley since 2007. We are family owned and operated with over 75 caregivers. We offer a customized care plan that includes services such as: Hourly Senior Home Care, 24-Hour Home Care, Dementia Care, Personal Care and Companion Care. Also ask us about our Veterans' Home Care program.
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