Every family caregiver is focused on their loved one’s health and safety. Whether the senior you care for spends time home alone or has a condition like dementia, installing an alarm system is an easy and effective way to keep them secure. Get started by exploring the types of home security available—and learn how to choose one for your family’s unique needs.

Popular Alarm Types 

The standard alarm systems most beneficial to seniors contain gentle chimes that alert families to an open door. They also emit a standard alarm that will sound if an intruder comes in at night. Advanced and smart home systems offer added features like audio and video. Many allow you to access your cameras from your tablet or smartphone. You can also incorporate automated lighting features and medication safe technology. 

System Benefits 

With a standard system, you will know if your loved one heads for the backyard or chooses to wander. While the warm, familiar alert sounds will not startle them, they will still be loud enough to tell you if someone is moving outside the house. In addition to providing you with an extra layer of security during the day, they’ll also protect the property in the evening. 

Smart audio and video features allow you to keep an eye on your family member while you’re at work or running errands. If you’re on vacation, you can provide access to a friend or neighbor. Security lighting keeps seniors from tripping and falling when they use the bathroom in the dark or look for a midnight snack.

Automatic illumination also helps you know if your loved one is moving about when you’re away from home or out to dinner. A secure medication safe will keep Alzheimer’s patients and strong-willed seniors away from their pills. Since you are the only one with the code, you will prevent dose confusion while still having quick access to prescriptions. 

Choosing a System 

When it’s time to select the features that are right for you, consider your loved one’s condition and your family’s lifestyle. Do they have memory issues that make taking medication and leaving the home unsafe? Are they relatively independent, requiring only a simple system to make sure they’re protected from criminals? If you have questions, talk to a home automation and security system professional. They will go over your needs and desires to create a plan that is right for you. 

Every senior’s safety is paramount. ClearView Security & Home Automation of Clackamas County, OR, can help caregivers by providing innovative security technology, 24/7 continuous recording and video streaming, and excellent customer support. To learn more about installing a custom alarm system, call them at (855) 709-4466. For information about their state of the art smart home solutions, visit their website. Discover safety tips for your home’s interior and exterior on their Facebook page.